Entries by Nasir Soboh

State of Corporate Conservation 2026 | Building a Nature-Positive Future Through Collaboration, Community, and Continuity

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As a leading international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature, Tandem Global has convened professionals working at the intersection of business and nature since 1990. This post is a transcript of Tandem Global CEO Margaret O’Gorman’s 2026 State of Corporate Conservation speech, presented in Austin at the Tandem Global Conference 2026 on June 2, 2026.  Hello everyone. I’m always thrilled and […]

What Sustainability in Practice Looked Like at Tandem Global Conference 2026

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Sustainability is increasingly defined not by commitments alone, but by how organizations put them into practice. At the 2026 Tandem Global Conference in Austin, Texas, leaders from business, government, and the nonprofit sector shared practical examples of how they’re applying technology, strengthening resource stewardship, and engaging employees to address today’s sustainability challenges. Across discussions on artificial intelligence, […]

Corporate Conservation Awards Announced at the Tandem Global Conference 2026, Presented by ExxonMobil

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Austin, TX, JUNE 3, 2026 – Tandem Global, a leading NGO working at the intersection of business and nature, announces the winners of its 2026 Tandem Global Awards during their annual conference held in Austin, Texas, on June 2-3. The Tandem Global Awards honor excellence in corporate conservation, with awardees representing national and international companies across a variety of industries.   The year’s top honors were awarded to Freeport-McMoRan, Cemex, and Matador Ranch and Cattle Company.   “Each year, we see corporate conservation move from ambition to […]

New White Paper: Microhabitats in Managed Landscapes – Designing Pollinator, Forest, and Wetland Habitats on a Micro-Scale

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BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2026 – Tandem Global announces the release of a new white paper, Microhabitats in Managed Landscapes: Designing Pollinator, Forest, and Wetland Habitats on a Micro-Scale, available for download today. This white paper is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation. The world is urbanizing at an unprecedented pace. Today, more than half of […]

New White Paper: Corporate Social Responsibility – A Commitment to Sustainability and Shared Prosperity

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BETHESDA, Md., February 10, 2026 – Tandem Global announces the release of a new white paper, Corporate Social Responsibility: A Commitment to Sustainability and Shared Prosperity, available for download today. This white paper is sponsored by DTE Energy. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an increasingly important measure of legitimacy in the modern business landscape. […]

Rethinking Land Management Through Integrated Vegetation Management

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For many gardeners, the joy of growing food or flowers is often interrupted by the constant battle against weeds. From early spring preparation to sporadic summer maintenance and into the final fall cleanup, the work never seems to stop. By the end of each season, my hands would feel like 40-grit sandpaper due to the […]

The Strange Lives of Nature’s Zombies

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What if I told you zombies are real? And no, not the ones you see on movie screens. I’m talking about nature’s zombies, real organisms hijacked and controlled by other living things. This phenomenon, often referred to as parasite manipulation, is found in most ecosystems throughout the world. Parasite manipulation can take shape in many […]

Transforming Empty Lots into Living Forests: The Miyawaki Way

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As urban infrastructure expands and cities grapple with rising temperatures, biodiversity loss, and degraded green spaces, an unconventional yet proven method of ecological restoration is quietly taking root around the world: Microforests. In his pioneering work, Japanese botanist Dr. Akira Miyawaki, introduces the microforest as a dense, fast-growing, and highly biodiverse approach to reforestation. What […]

New White Paper: Resilient Aquatic Strategies – Driving Corporate Innovation, Resource Stewardship, and Ecological Balance

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BETHESDA, Md., July 28, 2025 – Tandem Global is offering a new white paper, Resilient Aquatic Strategies | Driving Corporate Innovation, Resource Stewardship, and Ecological Balance, for download today. This white paper is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.    Aquatic ecosystems are vital to ecological stability, public health, and economic security. Yet these systems are under increasing pressure from […]

Tandem Global Nesting Structure Challenge

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“Keep a Green Tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.” The famous Chinese proverb displays the inspiration humans have drawn from our avian companions for millennia. Spanning from the majestic eagles to the iridescent hummingbirds, birds have been an important piece in the global puzzle of coexistence. Birds help us pollinate […]