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.

Find out more about the CCI Partnership

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."

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.

The David Attenborough Building

In 2015 CCI brought together over 500 professional conservationists from the partner organisations to work together in the purpose-built Conservation Campus within the David Attenborough Building, Cambridge, UK. The Campus is now home to the biggest cluster of conservationists in the world.

Latest News

The Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme launches call for Landscape Restoration Grant applications

The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme has announced its next call for landscape restoration grants. Under the Convention on Biological Diversity, countries have committed to ensuring that at least 30% of degraded land is under effective restoration by 2030. Landscapes have a vital role to play in contributing to this target and halting biodiversity loss…

‘An undercurrent of joy’ Sir David’s response to visiting CCI Conservation Campus

CCI was honoured this week to receive a visit from its honorary patron, the much-loved, national hero Sir David Attenborough.…

Prestigious recognition from the Earthshot Prize 2024 for Altyn Dala collaboration

The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative in Kazakhstan has today been named as a finalist for His Royal Highness Prince William’s…

Nature positive: a game changer for economies and societies, but only if we get it right

CCI sits on Union Bancaire Privée’s (UBP) Biodiversity Committee and the voice of its member organisations is integral to the Committee’s…