Join us for WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress.  From November 6-13 2009, some of the most celebrated conservationists of our time will gather in Merida, Mexico to make a real difference for global wilderness.  With a special focus on climate change, marine areas, transboundry and connectivity, freshwater and more, WILD9 may last only a week, but the impact will last forever!

Apply today: scholarships are available for general delegates and young professionals.

 

Poaching once again threatens the rhino populations in Africa, a call to WILD’s roots.

In the early 1960’s WILD's Founder Dr. Ian Player played a critical role in bringing the white rhino back from the brink of extinction. Ian initiated and lead Operation Rhino in the early 1960’s, creating safe breeding groups of rhinos across Africa and around the globe. Regarded as the pioneering effort in this field, it successfully saved the white rhino. Prior to this effort, there was one only one group of 600 rhinos, and today there are over 11,000 in numerous populations in numerous countries.

However, the story of the rhino is once again alarming and extremely sad. In 2008, the rhino fell under attack, with nearly 100 incidents of poaching recorded. Kruger National Park lost over 40 rhinos last year. We desperately call for strategic action at the national level, and hope that the legacy created by Ian Player remains for generations to come.

Read about Operation Rhino in The White Rhino Saga
(out of print, available in limited supply)

Every day brings new reports on climate change, and most share a disturbing theme: not only is climate change happening, but it's happening faster than we ever thought possible. WILD is at the forefront of advocating for wilderness conservation as an integral piece to reducing emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Current estimates show that wetlands worldwide contain 771 billion tons of carbon (roughly the same amount already in our atmosphere). Just think about how much carbon is stored in tropical and boreal forests, peatlands and our planet's other wildlands! We're positive that protecting and restoring wilderness is one of the fastest, most inexpensive and technologically simple approaches to the climate situation. Please support this ground-breaking effort by learning more about climate change and wilderness and supporting our work to protect wild-nature.

Take a trip around the world without leaving your desk!  You can now  view pictures of WILD's programs and projects on Flickr, and also in the new media section of WILD's website. 

Flickr and our new media section are part of our continued effort to keep you up-to-date and involved in our work for wilderness.  We hope that you will enjoy our current photo galleries! Check back often for new additions!

For more than a century, American citizens have given an extraordinary gift to the world by conserving our irreplaceable natural spaces as national parks, sanctuaries and other protected lands.  On March 11, we welcome private conservationist and former CEO of Patagonia Kris Tompkins and long-time conservation activist and author Tom Butler to Boulder for a free, public presentation at the Boulder Public Library.  The evening will feature the great tradition of wildlands philanthropy, Kris and Tom's work in the conservation field and their new book "Wildlands Philanthropy: A great American tradition."  This is the fourth event in our local outreach Series E: Inspiration and Action for the Environment.  Each event is co-hosted with other local organizations and aims to bring new voices and ideas to the community.

 Please join us for an inspiring and fun evening!

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