The Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) is a unique collaboration between the University of Cambridge and leading internationally-focused biodiversity conservation organisations (including Fauna & Flora), clustered in and around Cambridge, UK. The initiative brings together the largest group of conservation researchers and practitioners in the world and enables them to work together more ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Fauna & Flora is a conservation charity. Our shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners in 48 countries to save nature, together.

How does plastic affect marine species? It is estimated that marine plastics are contributing to the death of more than 100,000 marine mammals every year. Plastic can affect marine species in a variety of ways, from entanglement and injury to ingestion and toxic contamination. The major determining factor is the size of the plastic, which can adversely affect different species in …

What is ‘conservation technology’? Technology permeates every facet of our daily lives, and its effects are felt by virtually everyone on the planet. Technological innovation has the potential to transform how we tackle today’s – and tomorrow’s – biggest conservation challenges. As the pace of changes driven by technology continues to accelerate, it’s vital that we channel these ...

Dec 19, 2024 · The Sombrero ground lizard is a critically endangered reptile, endemic to a tiny Caribbean island near Anguilla. In 2018, it was estimated that fewer than 100 individuals of the species were left in the wild – it was on the very brink of extinction. In 2021, Fauna & Flora and our partners Anguilla National Trust and Re:wild stepped in to help the Sombrero ground lizard and its island habitat ...

We’ve all seen the picture of the polar bear perched precariously on a melting iceberg. It’s the obligatory poster child for any discussion about species that are endangered by climate change. It isn’t alone, of course. To commandeer a clickbait cliché, you’ll be amazed to hear about some of the plants and animals – from household names to virtual unknowns – that could be ...

Please donate now and you could help save pangolins. Unless we scale-up protection soon, we’re going to lose them.

Our partners, Union Island Environmental Alliance (UIEA), are in serious need of help. The impact of Hurricane Beryl has been devastating. Homes have been destroyed, lives have been lost, communities are in ruins and this diverse ecosystem is in tatters. Union Island is a shining beacon of our conservation efforts in the Caribbean – from …

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Oct 16, 2024 · A global target with a local solution The biodiversity goal of 30×30 helps focus the world’s attention on urgently halting and reversing the global decline in nature. But, for protected areas to be successful and sustainable, the approach must take into account the local context. Those living closest to high biodiversity areas are likely …