Wings and Wellbeing: Understanding the Vital Role of Birds in Our Lives

by Beth Allgood | Feb 26, 2025 | Newsletters, Stories, Stories from OneNature

By Luce Burnford, OneNature Research Intern Hello! My name is Luce Burnford, the author of Wings and Well-being. This research paper has been my senior-year project in high school in Maryland. Alongside writing, I enjoy painting, birdwatching, horseback riding, rock...

Why Conservation Needs to Include Wellbeing: Insights from Laos

by Beth Allgood | Feb 18, 2025 | Newsletters, Stories from OneNature

Picture Courtesy Association Anoulak Traditional conservation metrics often focus on wildlife populations, habitat protection, and economic outcomes. But what about the human communities who live alongside wildlife and depend on these natural resources? At OneNature,...

Bridging the Gap: The Wild Happiness Capacity Building Model & Certification

by Beth Allgood | Feb 12, 2025 | Newsletters, Stories from OneNature

Global communities that have relied on some level of U.S. support are facing an uncertain future. The pause and potential withdrawal of long-term funding through USAID programs leave a significant gap—one that threatens the resilience of local ecosystems, economies,...

In a world in crisis – how do we find hope and resilience?

by Beth Allgood | Feb 5, 2025 | Newsletters, Stories from OneNature

Note from OneNature Founder: It has been a week of upheaval in the global conservation and development space. We are so lucky to have a guest post this week from Clara Schoeder who recently interviewed me for her book. Her forthcoming book, “Re-Nature: A path to...

The Ocean’s Hidden Architects: Reflections on Coral Reefs, Conservation, and Community Well-being

by Beth Allgood | Jan 28, 2025 | Newsletters, Stories, Stories from OneNature

Written By Freya Matza with Images Courtesy of Louis Matza Hi there, I’m Freya—a high school junior, lifelong nature lover, and proud OneNature intern. Over the past several months, I’ve immersed myself in researching how corals contribute to our well-being and have...

Reflections on ACES 2024: A Celebration of Ecosystem Services and Collaboration

by Beth Allgood | Jan 21, 2025 | Newsletters, Stories from OneNature

In December, OneNature had the privilege of participating in the 2024 A Community on Ecosystem Services (ACES) conference, a dynamic gathering of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to understanding and enhancing the benefits ecosystems provide to...