Our lives are inextricably linked with biodiversity. Ultimately, its protection is essential for our survival.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature helps the world find
pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges
Faces of Climate Change — Introduction from Darcy Dugan on Vimeo.
This is the first of three compelling short videos showcasing the dramatic changes in Alaska’s marine ecosystems through interviews with scientists and Alaska Natives. This introduction to the impacts of climate change in Alaska includes interviews with Alaska Natives, commentary by scientists, and footage from Alaska’s Arctic.
These videos were produced by the Alaska Sea Grant program, the Alaska Marine Conservation Council, COSEE Alaska, and the Alaska Ocean Observing System. (more…)
With every breath we take, every drop of water we drink, we’re connected to the ocean. It is our life support system, giving us more than half of the oxygen we breathe, regulating climate, and providing valuable resources. (more…)
Climate change has already destroyed about 50 per cent of the world’s corals reefs. Yet approximately 500 million people depend on healthy coral reefs for food and income. Watch this video to learn more.
Each and every one of us is, on average, about 60 percent water. Water is deeply embedded not just in us, but in the global economy, too. And water is the lifeblood of the planet – pulsing through rivers, resting in lakes and trickling through underground aquifers (groundwater sources). Along the way, the flow of fresh water supports remarkable, but increasingly threatened, species and ecosystems. (more…)
Much of the imported food we eat travels more than 5,000 kilometers from the farm to your plate. Decisions we make about what we eat can therefore have a huge impact on the climate. (more…)
It’s not only what vehicle we drive or how we heat our homes that determines our carbon footprint. The food we eat also has an impact. Understanding the resources that go into producing our food as well as what it takes to store and transport it can make us more aware of the relationship between food and climate. (more…)
Too often we are presented with environmental problems without being given the tools to act. The ICF is about taking action to be a part of the solution. (more…)
Whether you are an individual, an organization, a business, or a government, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your carbon emissions, the total of which is described as your carbon footprint. You may think you don’t know where to begin, but by reading this, you have already begun. (more…)
