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If you look at history, this is the sort of moonshot ambition that drives humanity.
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The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s mission is to reimagine the way we care for our planet.
Given the current extinction rate, half of all species could be lost before the end of the century.
Propelled by the ingenuity and optimism of our partners and communities around the globe and guided by the vision of world-renowned scientist E.O. Wilson, we are powering conservation action that ensures we leave no species behind.
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Biodiversity Snapshots: Bringing the Science of the Half-Earth Project Map to Local Partners
For as long as scientists have been making discoveries and developing their understanding of our world, they have been attempting to convey their message to the public effectively. A two-time
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Foundation Celebrates the Opening of the Edward O. Wilson Science Research Center at the Alabama School of Math and Science
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Landmark Study on Efficacy of Conservation Interventions Highlights Importance of Species-Based Approach
Despite the accelerated creation of protected areas and other measures to combat biodiversity loss, there is limited documentation on how well various conservation interventions work in protecting global biodiversity. In