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Conservation Bright Spots: Making a Difference for Nature, Climate and People

Dr. Nancy Knowlton, Sant Chair Emerita at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Scientific journals, news reports and social media are filled with reports of extinctions, climate catastrophes, and the human suffering that ensues from destabilizing the natural systems that sustain life on this planet. With so much focus on doom and gloom, it is easy to give up hope, making further calamities ever more likely. Yet the reality of where we find ourselves today is more complex. Despite the grim numbers overall, there are bright spots: species saved, land- and seascapes protected and restored, and a now unstoppable renewable energy revolution. Moreover, the benefits for people are becoming clearer, speeding progress and making it more durable. Examples from around the world offer important lessons for the future, as we navigate the challenges of the Anthropocene.