Stories from OneNature

Recently in South Dakota, a remarkable event unfolded: the naming ceremony of a sacred white buffalo calf. This rare and spiritually significant occurrence, celebrated by tribes and conservationists alike, serves as a poignant reminder of the profound connections...

In a world grappling with the dual crises of economic disparity and environmental degradation, a recent survey by Earth4All and its partners has revealed a significant shift in public sentiment. Across 17 G20 countries, a resounding 68% of respondents agree that...

I am happy to announce that I have been invited to share OneNature’s work at the 2024 International Wildlife Coexistence Conference in Turin, Italy, from October 20th to 23rd. This opportunity to present OneNature's innovative approaches to wildlife conservation and...

We are thrilled to share with you our latest video, highlighting the transformative work OneNature is doing to promote human well-being through innovative conservation and development projects. At OneNature, we envision a future where humans, wildlife, and nature...

Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 3rd Innovations in Climate Resilience (ICR) conference, an event dedicated to addressing the existential threats of climate change through technological, policy, and infrastructural innovations. The conference...

The Red Rocks Initiative for Sustainable Development, based in Rwanda, is making meaningful strides in community-based conservation and sustainable development. As a leader in integrating local communities into conservation efforts, Red Rocks has established a dynamic...

On March 20th, from 12:30 to 1:30 EST, join OneNature President in celebrating the International Day of Happiness with a webinar dedicated to Interconnection!   Along with Beth, this session will feature four additional speakers: Gunjan Menon (Beyond Premieres),...

I'm Dehara Weeraman, OneNature's research and communications fellow. I've written quite a few of our blogs over the past two-and-a-half years. I recently graduated from Virginia Tech with my B.A. in Political Science and now I live in New York City. This week's blog...

Mahendra Shah: The Triumphs & Tragedies of a Changemaker Written by Diana S. Zimmerman  ISBN 9798859303915  Available here on Amazon.com      As its name implies, this book is a story of triumph and tragedy, filled with adventure, passion, defiance and,...

Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday.  Thank you for all your support and encouragement in 2023. We are so grateful that you are part of the OneNature family. Warmly, Beth Allgood Executive Director

The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) in The United Arab Emirates, which began on November 30th, is coming to a close this week on December 12th. While OneNature is not attending, I have been closely following the news and dispatches from...

I have a confession to make. I sometimes have trouble knowing when enough is enough. At the end of my workday, I have trouble closing the door to my home office, knowing that there are a zillion more tasks I can do. I also love to go to the thrift store with my...

As we approach the end of 2023 and Giving Tuesday tomorrow, I have been reflecting on all I am grateful for and wanted to share a brief recap of OneNature’s exciting year.   Over the last year, OneNature worked closely with our partner, the Happiness Alliance, to...

  With Thanksgiving this week, I wanted to reflect on gratitude and connection.    Here is a fascinating article from the Library of Congress about how Thanksgiving became a federal holiday and the presidential drama around doing so. In recent years, many...

Fighting climate change seems overwhelming and disempowering. Sometimes, this narrative runs around in my head (I wonder if it sounds familiar?):    “The climate is changing, and we are crossing the environmental thresholds scientists said we had to meet to...