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.
The CCI Executive Director’s Office was delighted to welcome students from the current Executive MBA programmes at Cambridge Judge Business School to the David Attenborough Building on 12 July. Students heard presentations about CCI from CCI Executive Director Melissa Leach and examples of CCI projects being delivered by CCI partners, including CCI-supported projects on the…
20th June 2025
The restoration of ecosystems is seen as essential to avert the linked biodiversity and climate crises. The importance of ecosystem…
7th May 2025
Among these women – activists, mothers, and educators – each is a leader. With a Master’s in Conservation Leadership, they…
7th March 2025
On Thursday, 20th February, Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) helped to convene and participate in an engaging afternoon and evening of…
5th March 2025