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“The forest felt like the first place I could breathe.” This is how Dr. Tovah Siegel – Research Associate at the Bezos Earth Fund – describes how she felt about forests during her childhood. Since then, she has dedicated her professional life to countering the devastating impacts of deforestation. For this year’s International Day of Forests, read more from Dr. Siegel about why forests are critical to climate health and the abundance of life on our planet – including providing much of the resources that sustain us. And learn how the Bezos Earth Fund is working to protect and restore crucial forest ecosystems in the U.S. and around the world, from the Amazon to the Andes and from Canada to the Congo Basin. ?? bit.ly/4bOUPMU #ForestDay #IntlForestDay #30x30 #30by30 #Amazon #Andes #CongoBasin

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?? Exciting News for #WorldFrogDay! ?? The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute have been awarded a $2 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to launch the Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI)—a groundbreaking 5-year, 4-country project in partnership with the Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA). ???? This initiative will drive regional #conservation efforts, supporting some of the most endangered #amphibians in the Neotropics. With support allocated to the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project (PARC) for core operations and strategic priorities, and funds to ASA to bolster ex-situ conservation in Parque Explora (#Colombia), FUDECI (#Venezuela), and Centro Jambatu (#Ecuador), TARI promises transformative action for amphibian #biodiversity. ???? ???? ???? ???? This is a powerful step towards supporting Life on a Sustainable Planet and securing the future of amphibians and their habitats! ???? Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gEZFh8D6 #Resilience #Science #EarthOptimism #STRI #Panama Gina Della Togna, Ph.D.

Nearly half of all amphibians are at risk of extinction. A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species. But scientists are scaling up efforts to change that. With new support from the Bezos Earth Fund, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) is expanding its work to save amphibians across Latin America. By breeding frogs with natural resistance to disease and reintroducing them into protected habitats, they’re working to restore populations before it’s too late. Amphibians are vital to ecosystems. They control insect populations, support nutrient cycles, and help keep wetlands healthy. Their disappearance would send ripple effects through entire ecosystems. Some species thought to be lost are getting a second chance. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hqi6Gj. #WorldFrogDay Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Amphibian Survival Alliance

GEO-TREES is an initiative that partners with #forest research sites, institutions, organizations and space agencies globally to create a standard method to estimate how much #carbon is in forests using ground-based measurements, laser scanning, and satellites. This is how we ensure that this crucial data is the most accurate, free and accessible to everyone. - GEO-TREES es una iniciativa que se asocia con sitios de investigación forestal, instituciones, organizaciones y agencias espaciales globalmente para crear un método estándar para estimar cuánto #carbono hay en los #bosques, utilizando mediciones terrestres, escaneado láser y satélites. Así es como nos aseguramos de que esta data crucial sea precisa y de libre acceso para todos. #GEOTrees #EarthOptimism #STRI #Panama Bezos Earth Fund

It takes the most advanced science and technology, coupled with transformative partnerships, to solve the world’s most advanced problems. With support from Bezos Earth Fund and other partners, we put MethaneSAT in space — to detect the undetectable on Earth and stop the waste of a valuable resource: methane. The latest data show how MethaneSAT is indispensable for meeting the demands of energy security, efficiency, and reducing pollution. https://bit.ly/3FC1Lkj

“Buffalo are ecologically, symbolically, culturally, psychologically, and intellectually connected to the landscape and to people. Perhaps bringing them back is part of a larger lesson – that we need to restore all these connections in our relationship with nature.” – Dr. Cecilia Martinez For thousands of years, millions of buffalo shaped North America’s grasslands. Their disappearance fractured ecosystems, altered landscapes, and disrupted deep cultural relationships. Now, on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, the buffalo are returning. Through the work of the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative, with support from partners like the Bezos Earth Fund, these majestic animals are coming home – reviving biodiversity, strengthening cultural resilience, and restoring a relationship that has existed for centuries. Dr. Cecilia Martinez reflects on her recent visit to Wind River where she witnessed this restoration and rewilding firsthand. Read her reflections on the deep ecological and cultural significance of restoring buffalo to their home here: https://bit.ly/425fhG2. [??: Rocío Lower / Bezos Earth Fund]

Traditional large scale nature monitoring tools tell us where trees are, but not what’s happening to the life under them. We recently brought together experts in remote sensing, biodiversity monitoring, AI, conservation, and field science to explore how next-gen sensor data and advanced modeling could help fill that gap, giving decision-makers clearer, faster insights into ecosystem health. By integrating state-of-the-art satellite imagery, bioacoustics, camera trapping, genomics, and other real-time biodiversity data, we examined scalable approaches that could move beyond measuring loss to understanding resilience and recovery. Unlocking these insights is no small task, but the possibilities are game-changing. As we look ahead to COP30, we’re focused on turning these ideas into impact – because the future of conservation depends on smarter tools. A special thanks to all the partners who joined us to share their expertise, challenge assumptions, and push the boundaries of what’s possible for biodiversity monitoring.

??? On International Women’s Day, we honor the incredible women at the Bezos Earth Fund who are leaders in the battle against climate change and nature loss. These trailblazers are shattering barriers in traditionally male-dominated sectors, dedicating their expertise and passion to building a more sustainable future for our planet. ? Their leadership, innovation, and commitment inspire us all to think bigger, act boldly, and work together for the planet’s well-being. We’re proud to stand alongside these powerful women who are not just making history—they’re shaping the future. ? Here’s to the women whose courage and determination are driving change, one bold step at a time. ?? #IWD2025 #WomenInLeadership

Nicole Iseppi, Director of Energy and Innovation at the Bezos Earth Fund, is a driving force in the energy sector. A big thank you to Sustainable Development Capital, LLP (SDCL) for recognizing her incredible impact this Women's History Month. ??