It’s come to our attention that many outside academic circles may not be familiar with the concept of environmental DNA (eDNA) and how it can be utilized to draw insights regarding environmental health as well as monitor the impact of rewilding and restoration efforts.
Thanks to generous donors, plans to generate the first reference genome of the Critically Endangered Bermuda Cedar are moving forward!
The grant from Future of Life Foundation will let Wise Ancestors co-create new Conservation Challenges with Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities.
Our Executive Director Ann Pace shares her experience attending the annual Papakū Makawalu workshop organized by the Edith Kanaka’ole Foundation in Hilo, Hawaii.
At COP16, Wise Ancestors hosted a Booth in the Blue Zone, presented at La Casa Humboldt near the Green Zone, connected with Indigenous Peoples and Local Community members, and initiated many new potential collaborations for biodiversity conservation.
Through this trip, we’ve strengthened our partnership with the Humboldt Institute and Neotropical Innovation, and gained insights into the work needed to replicate our model around the world.
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Wise Ancestors Conservation Challenges aim to serve as a model for collaborative species conservation tied to upfront benefit-sharing that strengthen Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities land stewardship and Indigenous Data Sovereignty.
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New Platform Crowdfunds and Coordinates Genomic Research & Upfront Benefit-Sharing Co-Developed with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
Wise Ancestors and BioQuest Lead Effort to Protect Bermuda's Endangered Cedar
A summary of the Wise Ancestors Educational Outreach Trip to Hawai’i Island in November 2023.
In this podcast with Luka Kanaka'ole, we discuss the importance of Indigenous Knowledge and its role in conserving nature and species.
In this podcast episode with the Native Hawaiian artist Prime, we explore his artistic expression of Indigenous Knowledge.
Keoki's Family stickers demonstrate the important role that art can play in communicating about species conservation.
