Collaborating to conserve biodiversity

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative is a collaborative partnership which brings together the biggest names in international biodiversity conservation with the University of Cambridge. Our mission is to transform the global understanding and conservation of biodiversity to secure a sustainable future for all life on Earth.

Find out more about the CCI Partnership

Sir David Attenborough, CCI honorary patron

"An extraordinary marriage between outstanding practical conservationists and inspiring intellectual thinkers which will shape the future of life on Earth."

Creating Global Impact

Building on each partner’s existing programme of conservation work, CCI joins these organisations together to tackle complex and challenging issues with innovative approaches, using a multi-disciplinary approach that cannot be achieved by any one organisation alone.

CCI at CBD COP16

CCI collaborated with partners to amplify key messages and promote synergies at CBD COP16, focusing on five core themes for collective action to drive success.

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Women Leading the Way
in Nature Conservation

Among these women – activists, mothers, and educators – each is a leader. With a Master’s in Conservation Leadership, they apply their unique skills and knowledge to protect and restore nature while empowering their local communities. Across the globe, women are leading the charge in nature conservation. At the University of Cambridge, women are spearheading…

Exploring Nature and Rights: Personal Reflections from a Mini-Festival of Ideas

On Thursday, 20th February, Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) helped to convene and participate in an engaging afternoon and evening of…

Seven Landmark Seascape Restoration Projects Set to Transform European Waters

CCI’s Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme is awarding US$25 million in grants to support seven large-scale initiatives focused on restoring…

Collaboration Across Conventions for Climate & Nature

The next few years offer a crucial opportunity to shape a healthier planet. With just five years remaining until the…