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The latest updates from the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) and its projects, people, and progress.
Press Release: Global Initiative Welcomes Three Iconic New Zealand Islands into the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge
The international conservation initiative, Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC), welcomes three of New Zealand’s most ecologically rich islands into its ambitious effort.
Peru Joins Island-Ocean Connection Challenge to Restore Island Ecosystems
The IOCC, a collaborative effort to restore 40 island ecosystems by 2030, is excited to welcome Peru as a new partner from Latin America.
Panama Confirms Participation in Island-Ocean Connection Challenge to Restore Island Ecosystems
The country of Panama has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the biodiversity of its islands by officially joining the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC).
Increased Investment Announced for IOCC Project Alto Velo Island, Dominican Republic
The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) expands support for biodiversity conservation and local environmental stewardship in the Dominican Republic.
The Next Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Confirmed for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Initiative
Island Conservation, Re:wild, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, in collaboration with a consortium of Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) partners, proudly announce the confirmation of the next eight island-ocean ecosystems.
Joining Forces for Floreana Island: Galapagos Conservation Trust’s Commitment to IOCC
Rare Joins the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge
Rare will support the effort to restore island-ocean ecosystems by engaging the Coastal 500 network of local leaders in safeguarding biodiversity.
Hope for Globally Threatened Seabirds as BirdLife South Africa Joins Island-Ocean Connection Challenge with Marion Island
Conservation powerhouse BirdLife South Africa has joined IOCC, a global initiative to restore, rewild, and protect islands, oceans, and communities, to support its work to save internationally significant albatross populations threatened by invasive house mice.
The Galapagos’ Charles Darwin Foundation Joins the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge to Implement Community-Based Monitoring and Safeguard Island Ecosystems
The Galapagos’ Charles Darwin Foundation Joins the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge to Implement Community-Based Monitoring and Safeguard Island Ecosystems
First Eight Island-Ocean Ecosystems Selected for Global Ridge-to-Reef Rewilding Campaign
Island Conservation, Re:wild, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, along with a growing cadre of Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) partners, are excited to announce the first eight island-ocean ecosystems selected to be restored and rewilded from ridge-to-reef.
Ambitious New Environmental Challenge Aims to Rewild 40 Globally Significant Island Ecosystems from Ridge to Reef by 2030
Island Conservation, Re:wild, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the Government of Panama, and the Government of Palau Launch 2030 Island-Ocean Connection Challenge at Our Ocean Conference with $50 Million Secured