Conservation International (CI) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting nature for the benefit of humanity. Founded in 1987, CI operates in more than 30 countries, working with governments, local communities, and businesses to preserve biodiversity, promote sustainable development, and address climate change.

The organization’s mission focuses on safeguarding critical ecosystems, from rainforests and oceans to grasslands and wetlands, that provide essential resources like clean air, water, food, and climate stability. Through science-based solutions, CI identifies and protects biodiversity hotspots and nature’s critical “carbon sinks,” which store vast amounts of carbon and help mitigate climate change.

CI’s projects often involve collaborating with indigenous and local communities, recognizing their vital role in conservation and empowering them to sustainably manage their lands. The organization also works with governments and corporations to advance policies and practices that reduce environmental impact, enhance ecosystem resilience, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

Conservation International’s work is underpinned by the belief that protecting nature is essential to human survival. By aligning conservation with human well-being, CI seeks to create a healthy, prosperous planet where people and nature thrive together, now and for generations to come.