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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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Latest News

Collaboration Develops Principles to Guide Inclusive Nature Action

Posted in: News by Emma Tallamy

Eight principles for inclusive nature action have been developed in consultation with multiple conservation partners, including government and civil society leaders from around the world, Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) members Fauna and Flora, and Executive Director of CCI Melissa Leach. The principles are intended to provide a guiding framework to help governments, donors, non-governmental organisations…

8^th October 2025