🚨 Job alert! 🚨 We’re looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our team as Senior Development Officer – Major Gifts. This position full time and 100% remote. Learn more about the position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eb6e_XrY Photos by Cece King #conservationjobs #werehiring
Island Conservation
Non-profit Organizations
Santa Cruz, California 11,966 followers
Restoring islands for nature and people worldwide.
About us
Our world today is experiencing a major wave of species extinctions; some estimates are 1,000 times greater than historical rates. When we lose species, ecosystems unravel, and we see and feel the direct effects on our world, livelihoods, and well-being. Islands represent the greatest concentration of both biodiversity and species extinctions. Island species are incredibly unique, yet they are highly vulnerable to novel disturbances. Invasive species are a leading cause of extinctions on islands and of biodiversity loss globally. As the threats of extinctions are highest on islands, so are our opportunities to save species at-risk. We will lose island species forever, unless we act to save them now. We believe biodiversity conservation is essential for the well-being of all humanity. To us, safeguarding biodiversity means preventing extinctions, protecting ecosystems, and sustaining critical resources on which people and nature rely on. We envision a future in which our world’s most at-risk island animals, plants, ecosystems, and communities are thriving, safeguarded from damaging invasive species and thus more resilient to other emergent conservation threats. Removing a primary threat—introduced invasive vertebrates—is one of the most critical interventions for saving threatened plants and animals and restoring island ecosystems. This is why we partner with individuals like you and organizations to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. Since our founding in 1994, Island Conservation and our partners have successfully restored 63 islands worldwide, benefiting 1173 populations of 468 species and subspecies.
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https://www.islandconservation.org/
External link for Island Conservation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Cruz, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Saving plants and animals from extinction, Ecosystem Restoration, Island Communities, Capacity Building, Monitoring, Databases, Threatened Species, Fundraising, Government Relations, International Conservation, Science, Technology, and Marine
Locations
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Primary
2100 Delaware Ave
Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
Employees at Island Conservation
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John R. Childress
Keynote Speaker, Thought Leader, Author - Exploring innovations in corporate culture, leadership development, cyber security, conduct risk and safety…
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Chris Gill
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Judy Stern
CMO | Board Member | E-Commerce, Marketplaces | Revenue Growth | Partnerships |Ad Monetization | Growth Marketing | Global | Full Stack…
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Chris Bley
Island Conservation-Insight Up Solutions-Airspace Integration-Monterey Bay DART
Updates
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Island Conservation’s new Vice President of Conservation, Cameron Diver, was recently featured on ABC Australia, talking about the promises and success of Island Conservation’s work and our ambitious Island-Ocean Connection Challenge. Listen to his full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eVkEyXxD
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We’re thrilled to welcome Cameron Diver as the new Vice President of Conservation! He has worked on sustainable development and conservation issues for a large part of his career, particularly in the Pacific region and with a global network of partners. In this role, he will be working with our entire Conservation program to deepen and broaden our impact for biodiversity, oceans, climate, and island communities across all the geographies Island Conservation works in around the planet. Read our full interview with Cameron here: https://lnkd.in/eAbCwDPC
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Are you going to Climate Week NYC Sept. 22-Sept 27, 2024? We are! 💫 We'd love to hear what events you're most excited about. And, we're always looking to connect with people who care about building climate resilience by restoring islands. Don't be a stranger, reach out and let's get together! #climateweekNYC #climateresilience #islands
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Nutrient recycling underscores the importance of preserving seabird populations and their habitats, as they contribute significantly to the health and productivity of surrounding ecosystems. Conservation efforts aimed at removing invasive species from islands and accelerating the return of native species can thus have far-reaching benefits, restoring natural nutrient flows and supporting the resilience of coral reefs. Read more about the importance of nutrient recycling here: https://lnkd.in/gTMQrkvg Photos by Island Conservation, Erik Oberg, Wes Jolley, Hugo Arnal, and nacho.dive
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Alto Velo Island has joined the IOCC! The restoration project on the island aims to eradicate invasive species and foster the recovery of native populations. The project serves as a model for similar conservation efforts across the Caribbean, showcasing the power of collaborative, science-based action. By eradicating invasive species and restoring native habitats, we can ensure that Alto Velo remains a sanctuary for biodiversity and a beacon of hope for island conservation worldwide. Read more about Alto Velo Island here: https://lnkd.in/egjjFFZ5 Re:wild, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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In a new study that underscores the multiple benefits of island restoration, scientists have shown how holistically restoring islands can significantly boost seabird populations, which have a positive impact on ecosystem connectivity and resilience. The study explains how seabirds act as vital connectors between the land and sea, shuttling essential nutrients between their feeding and breeding grounds. The study’s predictive models offer a beacon of hope: through strategic, holistic island restoration, including invasive species removal and native vegetation revival, seabird populations can flourish once again. At Island Conservation, we have witnessed the benefits of healthy seabird populations firsthand on many of our projects worldwide. The study advocates for the integration of seabird-led nutrient flows into island restoration strategies, emphasizing their role in fortifying ecosystems against climate change threats like sea-level rise and coral bleaching. Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/ee2j8UNU Photo credit: Jim Maragos/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Island Conservation's Communications Manager--Projects Bren Ram, PhD just arrived in the Marshall Islands to support our restoration project on Bikar and Bokak Atolls! More to come!!
Today I depart for the Republic of the Marshall Islands to help document first-of-their-kind #conservation projects in the outer islands! Follow along for updates from the world’s last unaltered, uninhabited semi-arid #atoll ecosystems & read more about the project at the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge’s website: https://lnkd.in/gFQwDwMd #MarshallIslands #remotework 🌊🏝️ Island Conservation Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) OneReef Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority
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Meet Madison Lotierzo, our new Board and Philanthropy Administrative Assistant!
🌊 Riding A New Wave with Island Conservation 🏝️ I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined the truly amazing Island Conservation team as the Board and Philanthropy Administrative Assistant. A big thank you to Heath Packard, Penny Becker, Karen Poiani, Madeleine Pott, Lynne Hale and everyone here for such a warm welcome and this fantastic opportunity! Being part of this team is truly inspiring. I’m learning so much from our dedicated members, and IC’s bold vision for the future is incredibly motivating. I’m excited for what’s ahead! 🐢💚 --- Check out our 2024-2028 Strategic Vision to see how we’re planning to amplify our impact and lead the way in island restoration. https://lnkd.in/dR5aGXQ7 #IslandConservation #ProtectOurIslands #NoExtinctions
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Floreana Island in the Galápagos archipelago is home to an incredible diversity of native species found nowhere else in the world. Unfortunately, invasive species have wreaked havoc on the island, resulting in 54 IUCN Threatened species. Island Conservation, with local and international partners, is supporting the Floreana Community in it’s vision of a restored and rewilded Floreana Island. This will allow the island’s unique fauna the opportunity to flourish and thrive and create the conditions for sustainable community tourism and farming on the island. The partners are currently working to confirm the removal of invasive species a success and then plan to begin reintroducing 12 iconic Floreana species. Read more about our projects here: https://lnkd.in/euJD9peX Photos: Island Conservation, Luis Ortiz
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