What You Can Do to ensure the survival of polar bears
3) Defenders of Wildlife They fights for the survival of wild polar bear populations in the Arctic by advocating for the protection of vital habitats against proposed oil and gas developments. They also work directly with local communities that live near polar bears to reduce animal-human conflict and work with numerous other organizations to conduct studies to better understand the correlation between the loss of sea ice and polar bear stress levels. Ways to contribute: Donate directly on their website, purchase items from their online shop or join their leader - ship council. https:/defenders.org/wildlife/polar-bear 4) Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat is a 24-acre rescue and re - habilitation center dedicated to caring for vulnerable and abused polar bears. The bears that come into their care are given a nutritious diet, space to roam, and enrichment to facilitate trust between the animals and the care team. The center is located in Cochrane, Ontario, and also acts as a visitor and education site for the public. The charity collaborates with conservation and research institutions across Canada to learn more about polar bears so they can improve standards and care for them around the world. Ways to contribute: Donate directly on their website, purchase items from their bear store or visit their sanctuary. https:/ www.polarbearhabitat.ca/donate 5) Arctic Ice Project The Arctic Ice Project works with organizations around the world to formulate strategies to save the Arctic ice that polar bears rely on. The most promising solution they have researched is the use of microscopic beads to combat the effects of climate change on ice melting; a process known as Surface Albedo Modification. This will improve the reflectibility of sea ice by mimicking the natu - ral process of reflecting solar energy out of our atmosphere to slow Arctic ice melt. n Ways to contribute: Donate directly on their website or attend one of their fundraising and awareness events. https://www.arcticiceproject.org/
There are an estimated 22,000-31,000 polar bears left in the world. This may sound like a lot, but populations are declining fast due to threats including poaching, oil drilling, climate change and perhaps the biggest threat: the rapid decline of sea ice. If nothing changes, experts estimate that there is a 70% chance polar bear populations will decline by over a third by 2050. Organizations around the world are now recognizing this crisis and are fighting to ensure the survival of polar bears. So what can you do to help? Whether you want to save the Arctic home of polar bears, invest in research to better understand and conserve these animals, or reduce human-polar bear conflict, there is a charity for you. 1) Polar Bears International Polar Bears International works with scientists, non-prof - its, and technology companies to conduct on-site research projects to better understand the ecology and specif - ic needs of polar bears. They perform studies on polar bear deterrents to ensure their safety, as well as monitor maternal dens. This information is then used to formulate effective conservation management plans. Ways to contribute: Donate directly through their website, take part in one of their awareness events or symbolically adopt a polar bear. https:/polarbearsinternational.org/ 2) Alaska Wilderness League The Alaska Wilderness League works with like-minded organizations and indigenous populations to protect the natural lands of Alaska and its wildlife, including polar bears. They do this by advocating for government poli - cy reform to better protect vital natural wildlife reserves such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve. In addition, they fight against proposed intensive drilling projects that would speed up the melting of ice in the Arctic Ocean, which is home to the entire US population of polar bears. Ways to contribute: You can donate directly on their website: https://alaskawild.org/why-protect-wild-alaska/
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