About Us
The Institute's Conservation Program addresses some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing China and the world. We focus on three priority areas: wetlands, national parks, and responsible trade and investment. These work streams support the protection of natural coastlines, shape the new architecture for protected areas, including national parks, and work to reduce the global environmental impact arising from overseas investment and international commodity trade from countries like China and Brazil. Activities range from site-based pilots and demonstrations, capacity building, to national-level policy advocacy and collaboration at a global level.
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Coastal wetlands are crucial for people and wildlife, especially migratory birds. In recent decades, as much as 60% of wetlands today are lost due to industrialization. The Paulson Institute works to value, protect, and maintain these critical ecosystems.
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The Paulson Institute is working with international partners to develop an effective system of protected areas with national parks at heart, that will preserve and showcase this world-class natural heritage.
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As countries such as China and Brazil look beyond their national borders for economic opportunities, their global environmental footprints are expanding. By developing risk filtering tools, promoting sustainable commodity sourcing, and advancing market-based solutions, PI can help these countries better manage their global environmental footprint.
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