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.

Latest News

Celebrating Bill Adams’ Contributions to Conservation

Bill Adams, Senior Editor of Oryx and former Moran Professor of Conservation and Development at the University of Cambridge, has made a profound and lasting impact on CCI and the global conservation community. After more than 25 years as Senior Editor of Oryx, Bill steps down this year, marking the end of an era for…

Delivering Effective Management for Invasive Alien Species with a Knowledge Sharing Platform

Invasive alien species disrupt ecosystems and contribute to species extinctions. While evidence-based management strategies are critical in addressing this growing…

André Hoffmann in Conversation:
The New Nature of Business

On Tuesday, 26th November, renowned Swiss business leader, environmentalist, and member of the CCI Advisory Board, André Hoffmann, along with…

Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity: hopeful agendas at CCI

The twin challenges of providing food security for people and conserving and restoring biodiversity are amongst the most pressing of…