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IUCN-US National Committee Member: OneNature
OneNature was featured on the IUCN US National Committee website as a new member. We are proud to have been an IUCN organizational member since 2023. OneNature President, Beth Allgood, is one of three co-chairs of the Policy and Strategy Subcommittee of the US National Committee and an individual...
Our Wild Happiness Rwanda Project Update– A Thank You to Piper & Heath
We are thrilled to share some exciting updates about our ongoing project in Rwanda. This initiative, now generously supported by Piper & Heath Travel, is making a profound impact on the well-being of communities living near mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Since our last update,...
The Sacred White Buffalo Naming Ceremony: A Bridge Between Spirituality and Conservation
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 between cultural traditions,...
Understanding the Global Call for Wellbeing: Insights from Earth4All’s Latest Survey
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 prioritizing the health and...
OneNature at the 2024 International Wildlife Coexistence Conference in Turin
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 community well-being with a...
Discover the Impact of OneNature
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 exist in a state of well-being and...
Innovations in Climate Resilience: Reflecting on My Experience at ICR24
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 brought together a community aimed...
Strengthening Community-Led Conservation: OneNature Joins Forces with Red Rocks Initiative
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 approach that combines...
Leading the Charge for Genuine Community Engagement in Climate Action at ICR24
With Earth Day just around the corner, we at OneNature are thrilled to have been invited to present at the third Annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) from April 22 to 24, 2024, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. This conference, hosted by Battelle...
Transforming Wildlife Conservation with Local and Indigenous Wisdom
OneNature was recently featured in an article by The Academic focused on how OneNature is shifting paradigms and practice through expanded engaged approaches and indigenous wisdom. Check out the article and video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSUggTsRvuU [button...
Shifting paradigms and practice through expanded engaged approaches and indigenous wisdom
Delving into wildlife and human well-being, advocating for holistic approaches to holistic well-being outcomes, ensuring sustainable human well-being and wildlife flourishing. OneNature leads the way toward an interconnected future. Recently, OneNature's Beth Allgood and Hobart and William Smith...
International Day of Happiness Webinar!
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), Jason Baldes (Wind River...
Blending Wildlife Conservation and Human Welfare
Earlier this week, OneNature's Beth Allgood was featured in Boston University's series My Big Idea. In this series, members of the BU community are asked how they got their big idea and what may be next in their lives. Take a peek into how OneNature came to be, what "conservation" really means to...
The wonders of Sri Lanka
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 is a bit different from the...
Review of Mahendra Shah: The Triumphs & Tragedies of a Changemaker
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, sadly, even defeat in the...