a collection of high-impact biodiversity charities
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Today, we're bringing you five of the coolest biodiversity charities in the world, spanning biotechnology, nature conservation, and alternative proteins. We start with two big hitters: (1) The Good Food Institute, and (2) Wetlands International. The legend Soemano Zeijlmans, of Giving Green fame, makes their case:
Soem delivers a 1-2 punch: alternative proteins and plant-based foods provide the long-term sustainability, while nature conservation protects the biodiversity already at risk. But, wait... what's that emerging from the shadows? Is that... two biobanking and de-extinction charities? 3. The Frozen Zoo (from the San Diego Zoo), and 4. Revive & Restore Biobanks are basically stores of genetic material. Biobanking is cool because it can be used to rescue species on the brink of extinction, and perhaps even POST extinction. Professor and world-leading biotechnology expert Brendon Noble makes their case:
Last, but not least, we have 5. The Big Scrub Conservancy The Big Scrub Conservancy, hailing from Down Under, is where biobanking meets nature conservancy: They're using cutting-edge science to create a "living" seed bank — basically an arboretum of biodiverse plant species — which in turn will be used to restore the lost Big Scrub rainforest. Perfect for those who saw our list and thought, "Yes".