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Notes from the President – Cranes, Climate Change and the COVID Crisis

At the International Crane Foundation, we have long focused on cranes as modern-day “canaries in the coal mine,” raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on this family of cherished, endangered birds and the wonderful, wild places they (and all of us) need.

Notes from the President – Let’s Work Together to End Illegal Wildlife Trade

The COVID-19 crisis is now raising a powerful new global awareness: our lives may depend on stopping illegal trade.

Uganda Crane Festival Celebrates Communities and Grey Crowned Cranes

Surprisingly, the cranes that were slated to be the centre of the talk during the celebrations made a maiden physical appearance to the amazement of many!

Notes from the President – Keeping our staff and partners safe during COVID-19

About a week ago, I wrote to share with you the steps we are taking to keep people safe, stop the spread of the virus, and continue caring for our cranes. For me, and I’m sure you, too, last week feels like a lifetime ago as we adapt to ever-changing and challenging circumstances.

African Crane Conservation Programme shines at World Wetlands Day in Uganda

This years’ World Wetlands Day was a unique opportunity to highlight wetland biodiversity, its status, why it matters to promote actions that address the decline of threats and that everyone had a role to play.

In the News – January 2020

Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.

Notes from the President – Birds Are Disappearing

But We Can Learn From Decades of Successful Crane Conservation.

Crane Conservation Strategy – Now Available

This landmark volume provides a wealth of information to guide the conservation of the world’s fifteen species of cranes and the ecosystems where they occur. It reflects the work and knowledge of dozens of devoted colleagues in the IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Crane Specialist Group.

Protecting cranes and the places they dance

For the first time in the world, we have successfully fitted satellite trackers to five wild Wattled Cranes, thanks to the collaboration between the Endangered Wildlife Trust/International Crane Foundation partnership, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the KwaZulu-Natal Crane Foundation and Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife.