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In environmental conservation, a profound gap exists between the wealth of data detailing our world’s changing ecosystems and the actionable insights needed to protect them. This is where the newly launched Mongabay Data Studio comes in! The MDS bridges the divide between environmental science and action by developing impactful tools, creating insightful data journalism, and connecting a network of credible partners. By integrating environmental, social and satellite data from reputable sources, MDS aims to make complex information accessible and actionable. The Mongabay Data Studio offers the opportunity to: ☑ Engage in novel research to create scalable tools that activate and inform audiences. ☑ Empower journalists to integrate accurate sources of scientific data as context and evidence within their news narratives. ☑ Build a collaborative global network of partners and people to mobilize. The official launch of Mongabay Data Studio took place on Feb 20, 2024, a milestone event that brought together more than 50 guests, including journalists, conservationists, technologists, and supporters from a range of Spanish and international organizations. Several partners, like Trase - Intelligence for sustainable trade, Vizzuality and the World Resources Institute, have collaborated with Mongabay to build the existing tools. Others involved are the individuals behind our environmental data journalism including Mongabay’s global network of journalists and Vizzuality’s team of technologists, designers and scientists. Given Mongabay Data Studio’s early phase, the potential for impact is immense, but so is the need for support. If you are interested in helping sustain impactful data journalism, there are two excellent ways you can do so with Mongabay. First, consider donating, which directly helps us continue to build new functionality and onboard new partners for Mongabay Data Studio. Second, subscribe to Mongabay’s newsletter to get the latest environmental news from nature’s frontline delivered right to your inbox. Learn more about the MDS: https://lnkd.in/gZWYQEtf. Check it out for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gqMsERru.

Could silvopasture help Panama reduce the environmental impacts of cattle ranching? Ranchers in Panama have been shifting towards a more ecologically sustainable mode of cattle ranching. Some ranchers have started to plant trees among their pastures in an agroforestry practice known as silvopasture. Silvopasture provides habitat for monkeys, insects, birds and more while sequestering carbon from the atmosphere. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gK684iP5 For more content like this, subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/mongabaytv. If you hit that notification bell, you'll never miss out on any of our content! #inspirationalstories #throwback

When humans came together to fix the hole in the ozone caused by CFCs, we managed to shrink the hole and in the next 40 years it could disappear altogether. Scientists and conservationists hold this example up as a sign that we're equally capable of tackling other environmental concerns like climate change at a global scale. So how did we fix the ozone depletion problem? The landmark Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, such as CFCs, represents a story of strong global cooperation. It's #EarthDay2024 and it seemed like a good time to revisit the question: Did the world fix the hole in the ozone layer? Mongabay explains. If you like this content, you'll find more on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/mongabaytv. So head over, and hit that subscribe button and the notification bell to never miss out on videos like these!

Have you seen this video from Mongabay before? It's a bit of a throwback, but the story deserves a reshare. A family of farmers are using an ancient agroforestry practice to raise their goat herd in Sardinia, Italy. Silvopasture is a form of agroforestry that has a long history in Sardinia, and the variety of forage and abundant shade creates cheeses with unique flavors. Another side benefit in this arid landscape is reduced forest fire danger due to the goats’ grazing activities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dAKmpDGx... If you enjoy stories like these, keep an eye on this page for more. OR go check out our Youtube channel and give that subscribe button and notification bell a click each: www.youtube.com/mongabaytv.