Mission “Our mission is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature.”
World Wildlife Fund
Species: MPAs & Biodiversity
Marevivo
Mission “In particular we focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, enhancement and promotion of marine protected areas, pollution and illegal fishing.” Summary of org’s work Marevivo is an environmental foundation based in Italy that has worked to protect the sea and its resources for over 40 years.They focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, enhancement and… Continue reading Marevivo
Oceana
Mission Oceana is campaigning around the globe to protect and restore the world’s oceans. Summary of org’s work Oceana works to win science-based policies in important coastal countries that rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans. With more than 325 victories, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. A restored, healthy, and abundant ocean can help fight climate change,… Continue reading Oceana
Mission Blue
Mission To inspire action to explore and protect the ocean. Led by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue works to unitie a global coalition to inspire an upwelling of public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network of marine protected areas (MPAs) known as Hope Spots. Summary of org’s work Mission Blue’s global… Continue reading Mission Blue
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
International League of Conservation Photographers
Focused on Nature’s $15,000 grant to the International League of Conservation Photographers for the Yucatan Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition facilitated 30 world-renowned photographers to produce a comprehensive visual library of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and all the biological diversity it supports. Photographers included: Paul Nicklen, Brian Skerry, Christian Ziegler, Joe Riis, Klaus Nigge, and… Continue reading International League of Conservation Photographers
Charles Darwin Foundation
Mission To tackle the greatest threats and challenges to Galapagos through scientific research and conservation action, in order to safeguard one of the world’s most important natural treasures. Summary of org’s work The Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) is the oldest and largest science and conservation organization in the Galapagos, founded in 1959 to protect the… Continue reading Charles Darwin Foundation
Blue Marine Foundation
Mission To see at least 30% of the world’s ocean under effective protection by 2030 and the other 70% managed in a responsible way. Blue Marine aims to restore the ocean to health by addressing overfishing, one of the world’s biggest environmental problems. Summary of org’s work Blue Marine accelerates ocean conservation through fast, effective… Continue reading Blue Marine Foundation