Author: Caterina Boitani

Lion Landscapes‘ mission is to foster coexistence between people and large carnivores by making their presence valuable to local communities, thereby securing large landscapes for wildlife. They achieve this by mitigating human-wildlife conflict, providing tangible benefits to communities, and building…

The mission of the METU-IMS (Middle East Technical University – Institute of Marine Sciences) is to conduct excellent fundamental research in the world’s oceans, especially Turkey’s seas, addressing key environmental challenges. The institute aims to translate research findings into practical products and solutions…

SAD-AFAG ((Sualtı Arastırmaları Dernegi-Akdeniz Foku Arastırma Grubu) is the leading NGO in Turkey, established in 1987, dedicated to protecting the endangered Mediterranean monk seal and conserving its pristine coastal and marine habitats. Its mission is to protect monk seals and…

Chester Zoo is one of the UK’s biggest and most loved zoos. It opened in 1934 and is now home to over 20’000 animals from around 500 different species. But Chester Zoo is more than just a place to see…

Founded in 1404, the University of Torino stands as one of Italy’s largest and most esteemed institutions of higher learning. Renowned for its excellence in research and education, it has been a cornerstone of academic and cultural advancement for centuries.…

The Safari Collection Footprint Registered Trustees (TSCF) support a diverse range of conservation, health and education projects across Kenya which benefit the wildlife, wilderness and local communities. Project supported Professionalize the Maasai Mara National Reserve through the implementation of technology…

Conservation X Labs is an organisation dedicated to innovation and technology in conservation. Their mission is to prevent an impending sixth mass extinction – the first in Earth’s history driven by the actions of a single species: ours.  Project supported…

Project supported Coexistence of Large Carnivores and Humans – Conflict Reduction in Bosnia And Herzegovina

ASAP is a partnership platform of over 200 organisations with the mission of ending species extinctions in Southeast Asia. Project supported Rapid Action Fund for the Conservation of Critically Endangered Land and Freshwater Vertebrate Species in Southeast Asia

Synchronicity Earth addresses overlooked and underfunded conservation challenges for globally threatened species and ecosystems. Project supported The Amphibian Conservation Fund

Freeland Foundation’s mission is to protect vulnerable people and wildlife from organized crime and corruption, while revitalizing ecosystems and communities for a more secure world. Their vision is a world free of wildlife trafficking and human slavery. Project supported Protecting…

Arulagam was founded in 2002 as a non-profit organisation. Their mission is to conserve flora and fauna – particularly endangered, neglected, less charismatic, and lesser-known species and their habitats – in Tamil Nadu and India in general. Project supported Promoting…

AWF‘s mission is to ensure that wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. AWF’s approach is uniquely comprehensive, addressing not only direct threats to wildlife like poaching and habitat loss, but also working with communities and governments to ensure…

Lilongwe Wildlife Trust was established in 2008 to help protect the wildlife and habitats of Malawi. Its mission is to save wildlife, campaign for conservation justice and inspire people to value and protect nature in Malawi. Project supported Tackling Illegal…

Noé’s vision is to rebuild a vibrant, sustainable world where biodiversity and humanity co-exist in perfect harmony. As such, its mission is to protect and restore biodiversity for the well-being of all living species including mankind. Project supported Increasing Protection…

Marine Megafauna play a critical role in the health of our oceans’ vast ecosystems, and thus the survival of all marine life. The stakes have never been higher for these ocean giants, which is why the Marine Megafauna Foundation is…

SHOAL aims to shine a light on freshwater species, preventing their extinction and nurturing the recovery of threatened populations.  Project supported Creating a New Protected Area for Endemic Cichlid Conservation in Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania.

The Okapi Conservation Project (OCP) works in and around the Okapi Wildlife Reserve in the Ituri Forest in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure the protection of the okapi and many other species that call…

The Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA) is a public legal entity subject to the vigilance of the Italian Ministry for the Environment, Territory and Sea. ISPRA participates in numerous European projects funded by European Union…

The mission of Fundación Jocotoco is to protect some of the world’s most endangered species by conserving their remaining natural habitats in Ecuador. An emphasis is placed on species and habitats not already represented in Ecuador’s system of national parks…

RSPN’s mission is to inspire personal responsibility and active involvement of the people of Bhutan in the conservation of the Kingdom’s environment through education, research and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Project supported Understanding Carnivore Community Ecology to Reduce Dhole Predation of…

The Peregrine Fund is a non-profit organization that focuses on conservation and education on birds of prey and their habitats. Project supported Harpy Eagle as a Flagship for Community-based Conservation and Forest Restoration

The Himalayan Wolves Project, led by Geraldine Werhahn and Naresh Kusi combines interdisciplinary research from genetics to ecology and social surveys with the aim to understand and protect the Himalayan wolf, coexisting wildlife, and its habitat. Project supported Fostering a…

ICAS – Instituto de Conservação de Animals Wildes is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity in Brazil, which seeks to produce science-based knowledge to dialogue, influence and seek solutions and strategies that promote harmonious coexistence between humans…

Founded in 2009, PAMS Foundation is a conservation non-profit with a mission to empower the people who protect wildlife and wild places. Their vision is to enable a world where people understand the value of nature, are supported and equipped…

The Tenkile Conservation Alliance (TCA) was established in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a non-government organisation in 2001. Initially established to save the Critically Endangered Tenkile tree kangaroo from extinction in 2001, TCA has expanded to include the Weimang tree…