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.
"An extraordinary marriage between outstanding practical conservationists and inspiring intellectual thinkers which will shape the future of life on Earth."
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 collaborated with partners to amplify key messages and promote synergies at CBD COP16, focusing on five core themes for collective action to drive success.
Wetlands provide us with so much – clean water, food, and climate resilience, to name a few. This World Wetlands Day, we’re highlighting how the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) partnership is giving back to wetlands worldwide, ensuring a future for these vital ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Wetlands are essential for maintaining…
30th January 2025
Last week, Cambridge buzzed with optimism as Citizen Zoo’s ‘Rewilding the Future’ conference offered a refreshing dose of hope for…
21st January 2025
Bill Adams, Senior Editor of Oryx and former Moran Professor of Conservation and Development at the University of Cambridge, has…
15th January 2025
Invasive alien species disrupt ecosystems and contribute to species extinctions. While evidence-based management strategies are critical in addressing this growing…
6th December 2024