The Living Oceans Foundation joined forces with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to help them launch a groundbreaking new member magazine, ‘Unite for Nature.’ This publication embodies the shared vision of IUCN and its members to work collectively towards a just world that values and preserves nature. The foundation plays a pivotal role in this venture as a member of the magazine’s editorial board. The magazine celebrates the accomplishments of the IUCN community and highlights success stories, ongoing initiatives, and plans for the future of conservation. The first issue of this magazine launched in September 2023, and will continue to be published bi-annually in three languages – English, French, and Spanish – ensuring accessibility to a global audience.
From Students to Stewards: A Full-Circle Moment for J.A.M.I.N.
There are certain faces you never forget.
Over the years, hundreds of students have stepped into mangrove forests with us through the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) program. I may not always remember every name, but I remember the expressions — the hesitation before stepping into thick mud, the laughter when someone loses a shoe, the look of surprise when they catch that unmistakable sulfur smell rising from the mangrove soil…
