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.
"An extraordinary marriage between outstanding practical conservationists and inspiring intellectual thinkers which will shape the future of life on Earth."
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.
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.
On 28 July, the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) hosted a special fireside chat with renowned Sir Partha Dasgupta, following the recent release of his latest book On Natural Capital: The Value of the World Around Us. The event invited attendees to explore how economic thinking intersects with biodiversity conservation, ethics, and the challenge of defining values…
30th July 2025
During the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, held this month in Paris, France, UNESCO announced the inscription of…
16th July 2025
The CCI Executive Director’s Office was delighted to welcome students from the current Executive MBA programmes at Cambridge Judge Business…
20th June 2025
The restoration of ecosystems is seen as essential to avert the linked biodiversity and climate crises. The importance of ecosystem…
7th May 2025