Partner Projects
Discover some of the partner projects we support through our journeys.
Foundación Rewilding Argentina
Foundación Rewilding Chile
Global Forest Generation
Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
Friends for Conservation & Development (FCD)
American Prairie Reserve
Turner Foundation
Conservation Carpathia
The European Nature Trust
Samara Reserve
Daughters for Earth
Northern Rangelands Trust
Rhino Ark Trust
South Africa National Parks
Kamba
Pole Pole Foundation (Rwanda)
Pole Pole Foundation (Uganda)
Pole Pole Foundation (Rwanda)
Conservation Collective
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Polar Bears International
Norwegian Polar Institute
Island Conservation
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography
OUR IMPACT PROJECTS
Tompkins Conservation
Tompkins Conservation was co-founded by Doug Tompkins, founder of The North Face and Esprit, and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, long-time CEO of Patagonia. For three decades, the organisation has been committed to working on the ground in the Southern Cone of South America to confront the twin crises facing life on Earth: climate chaos and mass extinction. From northern Argentina to southern Chile, they are preserving land and sea, restoring biodiversity, and helping communities to thrive. Beyond creating national parks and rewilding, Tompkins Conservation has spearheaded environmental campaigns, supported activism, engaged in regenerative agriculture, and published books on environmental topics.
Country/Region:
South America
Founder/Leader:
Doug Tompkins
Kristine McDivitt Tompkins
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
One Tree Planted
One Tree Planted is a non-profit focused on global reforestation. Since establishment, they have been dedicated to making it easier for both individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and help reforestation efforts. They have planted over 135.5 million trees with 378 partners across 82 countries in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific since 2014.
Country/Region:
Global
Founder/Leader:
Matt Hill
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Knepp Castle Estate
Knepp Castle Estate is a trailblazing 3,500-acre rewilding project in southern England. Once intensively farmed, the Estate has been devoted to a pioneering rewilding project since 2001. A leading light in the conservation movement, Knepp is an experiment that has produced astonishing wildlife successes in a relatively short space of time and offers solutions for some of our most pressing problems – like soil restoration, flood mitigation, water and air purification, pollinating insects and carbon sequestration.
Country/Region:
England
Founder/Leader:
Charles Burrell
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is a leading center for global earth science research and education. Scientists at Scripps focus on understanding and preserving the planet by investigating oceans, Earth, and the atmosphere. Their work covers climate change, hazard resilience, conservation, biodiversity, oceans and human health, national security, and innovative technology for observing the planet.
Country/Region:
Global
Founder/Leader:
Margaret Leinen
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Marine
Fundación Rewilding Argentina
The Iberá Rewilding Project is centred on restoring and conserving Argentina’s largest wetland ecosystem. This initiative strives to establish a self-sustaining and ecologically balanced ecosystem, promoting harmonious coexistence between wildlife and local communities. Furthermore, Fundación Rewilding Argentina is reintroducing and restoring vital species such as the giant anteater, jaguar, and green-winged macaw to bolster biodiversity.
Country/Region:
Argentina
Founder/Leader:
Sofía Heinonen
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Global Forest Generation
Global Forest Generation actively works to revive expansive forest ecosystems. Collaborating with grassroots leaders and communities, they aim to regenerate these vital habitats, crucial for preserving water, supporting wildlife, and acting as nature’s carbon reservoirs. Additionally, the organization emphasises the long-term stewardship of forests by indigenous communities to sustain both their livelihoods and cultures.
Country/Region:
South America
Founder/Leader:
Leslie Danoff
Florent Kaiser
Area of Focus:
Landscapes
Communities
Norwegian Polar Institute
The Norwegian Polar Institute is at the forefront of polar research, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Specializing in environmental and climate studies, they conduct vital research on ice, ecosystems, and wildlife. Through their work, the institute contributes essential insights into the impacts of climate change on polar environments, fostering global understanding and informed conservation efforts.
Country/Region:
Arctic and Antarctic
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Marine
The Island-Ocean Connection Challenge
Today, our interconnected oceans and islands are in great peril. Climate change, ocean degradation, invasive species and biodiversity loss are causing entire land-sea ecosystems to collapse, and island communities are disproportionately impacted.
In Spring 2022, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Island Conservation, and Rewild launched the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge where, by 2030, they aim to restore at least 40 globally significant island-ocean ecosystems from ridge to reef to benefit people, wildlife and our planet.
Country/Region:
Global
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Marine
Landscape
Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation
In collaboration with local communities, Costa Rica Wildlife Foundation’s efforts focus on fostering coexistence between people and wildlife. This is achieved through practical solutions derived from applied research, encompassing activities such as forest restoration, SMART patrols, sustainable livelihood programs, biodiversity monitoring, and direct threat mitigation.
Country/Region:
Costa Rica
Founder/Leader:
Michelle Monge
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Fundación Rewilding Chile
The legacy of Tompkins Conservation in Chile continues through the creation of national parks, the restoration of ecosystems and the active management of threatened species.
Country/Region:
Chile
Founder/Leader:
Carolina Morgado
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve located in rural northern Costa Rica. The reserve protects valuable rainforest habitat for many animals, including the endangered Baird’s Tapir. Here you will experience some of the best birding in Costa Rica, over 8 km of private hiking trails, and exclusive access to the rainforest reserve which covers over 220 acres of primary and secondary rainforest and adjoins the Volcano Tenorio National Park.
Country/Region:
Costa Rica
Founder/Leader:
Donald Varela Soto
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Friends for Conservation & Development (FCD)
Rafael Manzanero works for Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD), a non-profit, non-governmental organisation working to maintain the integrity of natural and cultural resources in the Chiquibil National Park. Their FCD Park Rangers assist with the day to day monitoring and research of the region whilst their naturalist guides conduct expeditions that assist with fundraising.
Country/Region:
Belize
Founder/Leader:
Rafael Manzanero
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
American Prairie Reserve
The American Prairie Reserve (APR) is a nonprofit committed to establishing one of the largest nature reserves in the U.S., located in northeastern Montana. With a focus on restoring the Great Plains ecosystem, the APR engages in habitat restoration, species reintroduction, and the development of a sustainable ecosystem through initiatives like rewilding, involving the return of native species such as bison and pronghorn. Additionally, the organization emphasizes sustainable land management practices and community involvement. The APR envisions a landscape that reflects the historic ecology of the region, fostering biodiversity, ecological resilience, and offering opportunities for scientific research and public education.
Country/Region:
U.S.
Founder/Leader:
Sean Gerrity
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Turner Foundation
The Turner Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of both private and public lands, safeguarding wildlife species that play critical roles as indicators or keystone species in priority ecosystems. Additionally, it actively supports conservation initiatives aimed at bolstering climate resiliency, developing energy sources that prioritize minimizing negative impacts on wildlife and habitats, and promoting conservation engagement across all ages, ethnicities, political associations, and interest groups.
Country/Region:
U.S.
Founder/Leader:
Ted Turner
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Marine
Foundation Conservation Carpathia
Founded in 2009 by 12 philanthropists and conservationists, Foundation Conservation Carpathia is dedicated to stopping illegal logging, safeguarding vast Carpathian forests, and creating a fully protected area for future generations. Through land acquisition and securing hunting rights with private and public funding to protect all natural elements, they aspire to ultimately return these holdings to the public domain as a lasting National Park.
Country/Region:
Romania
Founder/Leader:
Christoph & Barbara Promberger
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
The European Nature Trust
Alladale Wilderness Reserve is a love-letter to the Scottish highlands, acquired by it’s custodian Paul Lister, Director of The European Nature Trust. The vision is to create a healthier, more balanced and self-sustaining ecosystem reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands before over-grazing and deforestation.
On Alladale’s journey so far, a million trees have been planted, damaged peatlands have been repaired, the native red squirrel has been successfully reintroduced, a Scottish Wildcat breeding centre has been established, and the reserve has become a base for reconnection and learning for school children across Scotland.
Country/Region:
Europe
Founder/Leader:
Paul Lister
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Samara Karoo Reserve
Once a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem of grasslands, South Africa’s Great Karoo sadly lost most of its wildlife to farming, fences and firearms. In 1997, Joburg-born Sarah and husband Mark Tompkins began their mission to restore the land to its former glory and founded a private game reserve, Samara Karoo. The Tompkins have since regenerated 67,000 acres of wilderness, and engaged in an ambitious programme of animal reintroduction, including the first wild cheetah back in the region in 125 years, the first elephants in over a century and, most recently, the first lions in 180 years.
Country/Region:
South Africa
Founder/Leader:
Isabelle & Sarah Tompkins
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Daughters for Earth
At the beginning of 2022, Daughters for Earth launched to raise $100 million for women-led efforts to protect and restore the Earth. Their approach outlines three key pillars of action in landscape protection and restoration, regenerative agriculture, and renewable energy that will help solve the climate change and biodiversity loss crises and limit global temperature rise. Daughters’ works with women across the world to help foster and manifest homegrown projects to realise their impact, by giving the tools to the women on the ground who are at the frontline of the climate crisis.
Country/Region:
Kenya
Founder/Leader:
Zainab Salbi & Rachel Rivera
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Northern Rangelands Trust
The Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) is a membership organisation owned and led by the 43 community conservancies it serves in Kenya (northern and coastal regions) and Uganda. NRT was established as a shared resource to foster the growth and development of community conservancies. These conservancies play a vital role in improving lives, promoting peace, and preserving the natural environment.
Country/Region:
Kenya
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Marine
Rhino Ark Trust
Rhino Ark Trust’s holistic approach is embodied in the philosophy “Humans in harmony with habitat and wildlife”, and propagated through effective partnerships with stakeholders.
They seek to create a ‘win-win’ equilibrium that balances the needs of local communities with the goal of protecting nature. Through high-impact initiatives they are protecting indigenous forest and water-catchment areas, conserving endangered wildlife, and safeguarding against illegal exploitation of the ecosystems.
Country/Region:
Kenya
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
South African National Parks
The South African National Parks (SANParks) is the authoritative organization entrusted with the management of South Africa’s national parks. Established in 1926, SANParks oversees 19 parks, covering an expansive 3,751,113 hectares, which constitutes over 3% of the total area of South Africa. Dedicated to conservation and biodiversity, SANParks plays a pivotal role in preserving the country’s natural heritage and providing a haven for diverse ecosystems and wildlife.
Country/Region:
South Africa
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Communities
Kamba
Kamba African Rainforest Experiences is dedicated to crafting unique wilderness encounters in the Congo Basin, unveiling the beauty of this rarely-explored region. Their mission is to establish a sustainable, locally-driven economic model that safeguards against less eco-friendly alternatives. They offer genuine and profoundly immersive experiences in the pristine and delicate ecosystem of the Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
Country/Region:
Democratic Republic of Congo
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Pole Pole Foundation
The Pole Pole Foundation is a grassroots NGO dedicated to safeguarding the critically endangered eastern lowland gorillas residing in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Their approach involves collaborating with local communities to reduce their dependence on the gorillas’ unique rainforest habitat. They intertwine education and community-driven sustainable development projects with conservation efforts to ensure a holistic and effective approach.
Country/Region:
DR Congo
Uganda
Rwanda
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Conservation Collective
Conservation Collective brings people together to find local solutions to global challenges. Their foundations are funding and delivering work focused on creating positive environmental impact through protecting and regenerating nature habitats, slowing and adapting to climate change, reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emission, and helping native species to thrive.
Country/Region:
Sri Lanka
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Landscape
Marine
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Originally beginning as the Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Australia, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy has since grown to become the largest private owner and manager of land for conservation in Australia. Furthermore, their mission is the effective conservation of all Australian animal species and the habitats in which they live. Currently, they are currently delivering and influencing effective conservation across more than 12.9 million hectares across sanctuaries and partnership sites in iconic regions of Australia.
Country/Region:
Australia
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Landscapes
Polar Bears International
Conservation Collective brings people together to find local solutions to global challenges. Their foundations are funding and delivering work focused on creating positive environmental impact through protecting and regenerating nature habitats, slowing and adapting to climate change, reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emission, and helping native species to thrive.
Country/Region:
Global
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Marine
Island Conservation
Island Conservation, a global nonprofit, is dedicated to preventing extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. Collaborating with local communities, government management agencies, and conservation organizations, they target islands with the highest potential for preventing the extinction of globally threatened species. Island Conservation develops humane plans for invasive species removal, implements these plans, and conducts research to understand the positive impact on island ecosystems. Their comprehensive approach contributes significantly to safeguarding vulnerable native species and fostering resilient, balanced island environments while informing future conservation strategies.
Country/Region:
Global
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Marine
Landscapes
Communities
Marine
Landscapes
World Sustainability Foundation (WSF)
The World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect global biodiversity. WSF collaborates and supports local communities, which are a fundamental part of its ecosystem restoration projects.
WSF has developed and supported more than 40 conservation and awareness projects for species and ecosystems threatened by human activities, such as in Vietnam on pangolins, in Thailand on coral reefs, in central Africa on reforestation, and in the Galapagos Islands on sharks.
Country/Region:
Global
Leader / Founder:
Mario Passoni
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Marine
Habitats
Biodiversity
Communities
Marine
Habitats
Biodiversity
Osa Conservation
In the face of rapid climate change, Osa Conservation works to build resilience throughout southern Costa Rica’s extraordinary landscape. They are on the ground, working hand-in-hand with local communities, government officials, and global leaders to build a climate adaptive mega-corridor so nature and people can thrive into perpetuity.
The Six Pillars to their Conservation Strategy:
- Transforming Landscapes through restoration and rewilding.
- Reforming food systems for people and wildlife.
- Protecting our blue planet.
- Putting technology to the test for conservation.
- Ground up community conservation.
- An immersive educational experience.
Country/Region:
Costa Rica
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Marine
Landscapes
Communities
Marine
Landscapes
Biodiversity
Accion Andina
Acción Andina is an NGO dedicated to restoring native Polylepis forests in the Andes, critical for water, wildlife, and ecological balance. Founded in 2018 by Global Forest Generation (GFG) and Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos (ECOAN), the organization partners with local communities to plant trees, protect forests, and promote sustainable land management.
With a vision to restore 1 million hectares, Acción Andina has earned global recognition, including the 2023 Earth Shot Prize and UN World Restoration Flagship status, for its large-scale impact on climate resilience and biodiversity conservation.
Country/Region:
The Andes
Leader / Founder:
Constantino Aucca Chutas
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Habitats
Biodiversity
Communities
Habitats
Biodiversity
High Asia Habitat Fund
The High Asia Habitat Fund (HAHF) leads snow leopard conservation efforts in Asia’s high-altitude areas by fostering sustainable ecosystems that benefit both wildlife and local communities. Through predator-proof corrals in regions like Ladakh, HAHF reduces livestock losses, lowering retaliatory killings of snow leopards and supporting local livelihoods. Additionally, eco-tourism initiatives create alternative incomes tied to snow leopard conservation, promoting environmental and economic sustainability. These efforts not only protect this keystone species but also enhance biodiversity and ecosystem health across the landscape. HAHF works to ensure that snow leopards are seen not as threats but as valuable assets to the environment, a perception shift that is essential to long-term conservation success. Through education, community engagement, and strategic interventions, the Fund directly invests in both wildlife protection and the economic well-being of the people who share these landscapes.
Country/Region:
Asia
Area of Focus:
Wildlife
Communities
Landscapes
Communities
Landscapes
Wildlife
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