Olivier Langrand

Congratulations and thanks to Yasushi Hibi, who leaves his role at CI after 19 years. Yasu played a key role in making @CommunityCEPF the conservation funding initiative that it is today and will be dearly missed as a colleague and friend. cepf.net/stories/congra…

The CEPF team offers our deepest condolences to Gustavo's many loved ones and colleagues. We are grateful to have worked with him and benefited from his guidance, support and tremendous contributions to conservation. He will be sorely missed.

Great news out of Colombia! A birdwatcher spots a Critically Endangered hummingbird species last seen in 2010. @ABCbirds #biodiversity #species abcbirds.org/article/santa-…

@CommunityCEPF @scnlliberia Emmanuel had a passion for nature conservation and a gift for working with communities. This is a sad loss for us all.

The CEPF team is deeply saddened by the recent passing of conservationist Emmanuel G. Smith of @scnlliberia. Emmanuel was one of CEPF’s 2020 Hotspot Heroes. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues. cepf.net/stories/mourni… Photo © O. Langrand

Delighted to see these charismatic ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) greeting visitors and residents in #LoveCambridge, UK, as part of the city’s Book Bench Trail. The bench featuring the Endangered Madagascar species was created by artist Caroline Coates. Photos © O. Langrand

Mega find at Arboretum d'Antsokay in Toliara, Madagascar: this year's CEPF photo contest winners Lily Arison Rene de Roland of @peregrinefund (left) and @AndryPetignat. Check out their winning photos here: cepf.net/stories/announ…

@CommunityCEPF's grantees and donors are amazing and we have proof: Check out the 2021 CEPF Impact and Annual Report. It includes stories and results data from 20 years of CEPF-funded projects in the world’s #biodiversity hotspots. cepf.net/2021ImpactRepo…

Vote for the CEPF 2022 Photo Contest Facebook Favorite by "liking" your top photo(s) by 13 May! facebook.com/36062805072275…

The record-setting #GEF8 replenishment at US$5.25 billion is great news for biodiversity and people. Congratulations to @TheGEF and its 29 donor countries for this important commitment to helping countries address the biodiversity and climate crises. thegef.org/newsroom/press…

Nice article by The Guardian to remember the honorable mission and legacy of these three scientists who passed away at the end of 2021. Via: @guardian theguardian.com/environment/20…

Deeply saddened by the loss of another giant in conservation: E.O. Wilson. His eloquent case for the study & protection of nature and influence on generations of biologists are a rich & enduring legacy. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution © 2006 Jennie Summerall

Anyone who values life on Earth owes a great debt to Tom Lovejoy, who devoted his time on the planet to nature and helping humans appreciate and protect it. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. news.mongabay.com/2021/12/tom-lo…

Activists in Albania are asking Prime Minister Edi Rama to make #VjosaNationalParkNow. Only national park status can permanently protect the Vjosa and make it Europe's first wild-river national park. Sign the petition bit.ly/3HuQcbm

A newly described songbird in South America — first spotted by ornithologists guiding a birding tour in Peru more than 20 years ago — represents not just a new species but also a new genus. Meet the Inti Tanager! ow.ly/EYOc50GPcO6 @AmOrnith @LSU_MNS

A new species of spider discovered in Madagascar has been named after Malagasy conservationist and @CommunityCEPF grantee Lily Arison Rene de Roland. Katableps lilyarisoni was found in the forest of Bemanevika. @bioonenews bioone.org/journals/arach…

One more week to submit a letter of inquiry for a Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot grant! CEPF's open call closes 21 November. Learn more: ow.ly/pC4850GruiL @CANARICaribbean

I am probably cynical too but I think that, in 2014, 200 countries committed to halve deforestation by 2020 and end it by 2030! Instead it increased by 41% ! Similar commitments were made in 2005 and 2008 so let's see. And tree plantations should not count as forests.

Jeff Bezos lays out a vision for conservation, restoration, and food transition — improve nature to fix the world. The Bezos Earth Fund is supporting our work ⁦@nature_org⁩ on natural climate solutions in India and the Emerald Edge. #cop26

Seed dispersal by hornbills is vital to the maintenance of tree diversity in tropical forests, according to a recent paper published in @AvianBiology by Rohit Naniwadekar from CEPF grantee @ncfindia: ow.ly/rvrE50GvJ6a

I hope you'll join the @CommunityCEPF Hotspot Heroes Celebration tomorrow! @KelvinAlie (@ConservationOrg) is hosting & @cmrodrigueze (@theGEF) is delivering a special message. But the stars of the show will be our 10 amazing honorees! bit.ly/cepf-hotspot-h… #CEPFHotspotHeroes