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Building a world where people better understand, value, and safeguard freshwater biodiversity.

 
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The Alliance for Freshwater Life (AFL) is an interdisciplinary network of scientists, conservation professionals, educators, policy experts, creative professionals, and engaged citizens, working to improve the conservation and sustainable use of freshwater ecosystems and the biodiversity therein.

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MERLIN Podcast on Water, climate and farming
MERLIN Podcast on Water, climate and farming
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Nature Restoration Law on river ecosystems identified by researchers
Nature Restoration Law on river ecosystems identified by researchers
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Webinar Plan G: Conserving Mexicos threatened goodeids
Webinar Plan G: Conserving Mexicos threatened goodeids

Join us on 31 October at 3pm GMT (9am CST, 4pm CET) to learn more about the ambitious plans to conserve and protect Mexican goodeids. There will be talks from seven speakers, a panel discussion, and time at the end for audience Q&As.

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Bringing freshwater diversity to the forefront of the global environmental agenda

 
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What we're doing to make a difference

The Alliance works with governments, civil society, and the private sector, with efforts in five core areas:

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RESEARCH
RESEARCH

We coordinate and support efforts that examine the status, trends, and drivers of change in freshwater biodiversity.

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DATA & SYNTHESIS
DATA & SYNTHESIS

We compile, manage, synthesize, and provide access to freshwater biodiversity data.

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CONSERVATION
CONSERVATION

We inform, support, connect, and implement freshwater conservation efforts throughout the world.

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH
EDUCATION & OUTREACH

We raise the profile of freshwater biodiversity worldwide through education and public engagement.

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POLICY
POLICY

We engage with policy-makers and provide the scientific evidence needed to make informed decisions related to the conservation of freshwater biodiversity.

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Despite global commitments to the conservation of freshwater life, freshwater diversity (both functional and genetic) is disappearing at an alarming rate.

Watch this 2014 interview with Co-founder Will Darwall to learn more:

 
 

Together, we can create a more powerful force for change.

 
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