The unprecedented loss of up to 8,000 Eurasian cranes to an H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Israel’s Hula Valley in December 2021, was a tragic example of the potential for this virus to sicken wild birds, and now cranes in particular.
Category: South-Southeast Asia
New School Library to Inspire Future Generations in Cambodia
We are proud to share these images of a new school library that the International Crane Foundation helped build in northern Cambodia.
Celebrating 50 From the Field Webinars
We’ve hit an important milestone with our From the Field webinar series.
Notes from the President – Reflecting and Looking Forward
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown in the U.S. and the tumultuous year that followed. It is hard for any of us to imagine a more challenging time. But as I reflect on the past year, I am struck most of all by the great things we achieved together.
Notes from the President – Thank You for Standing With Us
As I reflect on our accomplishments during this challenging year, I have never been prouder of our team and how together we have become stronger, never wavering in our mission in a time of crisis.
Disney Conservation Fund Helps Support Sarus and Siberian Cranes, and the Habitats They Need to Thrive
The International Crane Foundation has been awarded two grants by the Disney Conservation Fund for their work to conserve the rich biodiversity of the Ayeyarwady Delta in Myanmar to protect Sarus Cranes and to continue to strengthen efforts for the recovery of the critically endangered Siberian Crane in East Asia.
Notes from the President – We are stronger than ever, together
Our world is reopening with a confusing mix of caution and a rush to a “new normal,” compounded by long-standing racial and economic disparities that are exploding on our streets in protest as I write.
In the News – March and April 2020
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
The Value of Human Connectivity for Crane Conservation
In our current state of lockdown, we have an opportunity to link to each other within and across countries and to raise the awareness and visibility of the connections among cranes, wetlands and people.
Notes from the President – An Important COVID-19 Message from our CEO
We feel it’s imperative that we share with you steps we have taken to keep people safe, help stop the spread of COVID-19, and continue caring for cranes.