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# ICF

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## Posts

- [Wildlife Photographer Chelsea Donohue Joins the ICF Board](https://internationalconservationfund.org/chelsea/) - At the beginning of her photographic career, Chelsea's work already reflects a unique way of storytelling and a deep sensitivity to the relationship between wildlife and the landscapes they depend on.
- [Extinct for 150 Years, Floreana Giant Tortoises Return](https://internationalconservationfund.org/tortoise-return-to-galapagos/) - After 150 years of extinction, giant tortoises return to Floreana Island in a landmark Galápagos rewilding led by conservation partners.
- [A Critical Discovery Reveals Hope for Vietnam’s Endangered Primates](https://internationalconservationfund.org/a-critical-discovery-reveals-hope-for-vietnams-endangered-primates/) - Recent field surveys in central Vietnam have confirmed that some of the country’s most threatened primates are still surviving in the wild — and in places where their presence had never before been officially documented. Within the contiguous forest complex of Deo Ca – Tay Hoa – Song Hinh, researchers confirmed six groups of Endangered
- [The U.S. Led the World in Conservation—We Can Do It Again](https://internationalconservationfund.org/usconservation/) - The United States has played a unique role in the history of conservation. At times, it has been seen as an obstacle to global environmental progress—resisting international climate agreements, rolling back protections, and allowing denial to stall urgent action. But just as often, it has led the world—pioneering national parks, shaping international treaties, and inspiring
- [Rewilding the Galapagos: Bringing Back Lost Species](https://internationalconservationfund.org/rewilding-floreana/) - Our partner Jocotoco has an ambitious plan to restore the beauty and diversity of the Galapagos, harnessing the ecological of a tortoise once thought extinct.
- [ICF has a new website and fresh look for Spring! | Newsletter April 2024](https://internationalconservationfund.org/icf-has-a-new-website-and-fresh-look-for-spring-newsletter-april-2024/) - In nature, spring is the season of renewal and growth. The warmer weather and longer days signal a fresh start and opportunity to start anew. After winter It’s particularly rewarding when flowers peek from the cold ground, trees bud, animals come out of hibernation and birds sing at first light. It’s a time of hope and optimism, as we look forward to brighter days.
- [A Fragile Start: This Season’s Right Whale Calves](https://internationalconservationfund.org/narw-calves/) - Calving season has begun, and two new North Atlantic right whale calves have already been spotted!
- [This Earth Day feels different](https://internationalconservationfund.org/earthday2025/) - We are watching hard-won environmental protections of the past 50 years unravel. Political leadership that once championed science and sustainability is now accelerating destruction.
- [Sweet fishing cat kittens caught on video](https://internationalconservationfund.org/fishing-kittens/) - These adorable Fishing Cat kittens were spotted on a camera trap deep in the Cambodian mangrove forests—a sign of life and resilience in a challenging habitat.
- [Conservation under the wings of the Spoon-billed Sandpiper](https://internationalconservationfund.org/umbrella-species-spoonbilled/) - The Spoon-billed Sandpiper is a great example of an umbrella species, protecting its wetland areas in East Asia benefit many other endangered species .
- [The Spoony of Peace](https://internationalconservationfund.org/the-spoony-of-peace/) - Much like the symbolic dove carrying an olive branch, the spoon-billed sandpiper transcends borders and politics, uniting governments, conservationists, and local communities in the shared mission of preventing its extinction.
- [Celebrating Earth Day from Ecuador! | April, 2024](https://internationalconservationfund.org/celebrating-earth-day-from-ecuador-april-2024/) - For Earth Day we highlight the work of the Jocotoco Foundation based in Ecuador.

## Pages

- [Home International Conservation Fund](https://internationalconservationfund.org/) - The International Conservation Fund is a U.S. based, volunteer-run 501(c)3 charity dedicated to conserving natural ecosystems and species.
- [Financial](https://internationalconservationfund.org/financial/) - Tax Filings (IRS Form 990)2025202420232022202120202019Audited Financial Statements202520242023202220212020
- [Annual Reports](https://internationalconservationfund.org/reports/) - Annual Report 2025 In a world where environmental headlines can feel relentlessly bleak, we believe it matters more than ever to share stories of hope, resilience, and real progress. Our 2025 Annual Report celebrates a year of remarkable success across ICF’s global network of partners—individuals and organizations who have turned commitment into measurable results. From
- [Privacy](https://internationalconservationfund.org/privacy/) - International Conservation Fund — Privacy Policy Last updated: July 7th, 2026 Introduction International Conservation Fund (“ICF,” “we,” “us”) is a U.S.-based, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) charity located at 41 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and what rights you have over
- [Bringing the Pacific American Oystercatcher Back from the Brink](https://internationalconservationfund.org/pacific-american-oystercatcher/) - In Bahía de Tóbari, 22% of the world’s Pacific American Oystercatchers now nest on artificial islands. Science and community action working together.
- [Team](https://internationalconservationfund.org/team/) - Our small ICF team can act swiftly, without a large bureaucracy, to respond to urgent conservation needs. Doug Bender PresidentDoug Bender is retired from a 36-year career as a spacecraft engineer at Boeing, where he was Chief Engineer for Flight and Control of Boeing’s unmanned space programs. Doug holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from University
- [Field Work ICF](https://internationalconservationfund.org/field-work-icf/) - AmericasAfricaAsiaShorebirdsfeaturedPeru: The Solar Canoe Project in Sabaloyacu Solar canoes provide clean, affordable transportation for remote Indigenous communities in the Amazon. By replacing gasoline engines with sunlight, they cut pollution and reduce dependence on costly, hard-to-access fuel. In Sabaloyacu, this project is helping the community protect its forest, strengthen local autonomy, and build a sustainable future
- [Peru: Rewilding of Spectacled Bear habitat](https://internationalconservationfund.org/peru/) - LocationChallabamba & Kosñipata district, Paucartambo province, Cusco Department, Peru GoalTo restore and rewild the upper limits of Amazonian cloud forests and learn more about spectacled bears there Project Field PartnerConservación Amazónica (ACCA) are a Peruvian non-profit organization that has been working since 1999 on the conservation and enhancement of the Amazonian forests. They create sustainable alternatives for
- [Donate](https://internationalconservationfund.org/donate/) - Photo: Murray Cooper Monthly supporters create a lasting impact. —> Join the CanopyBy supporting our partners, you are directly contributing to the preservation of Earth’s biodiversity and to mitigating the effects of climate change. Your generous, tax-deductible contribution will aid our field partners in their efforts to safeguard threatened ecosystems, protect endangered species, and uphold indigenous
- [Mongolia](https://internationalconservationfund.org/mongolia/) - Mongolia holds 98% natural ecosystems intact and contains the largest intact temperate grassland on Earth. Our partner Mongolia Conservation Initiative protects the Ikh Nart National ParkStretching across 66,000 hectares along the northern edge of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, Ikh Nart is a refuge for globally important species and a vital pasture for 150 nomadic herding families.
- [Indigenous Peoples](https://internationalconservationfund.org/indigenous-peoples/) - Land rights1/4Indigenous peoples own, use, or manage around 25% of the world’s land surface, including areas with high biodiversity.ICF supports efforts to defend the land rights of indigenous communities. Indigenous peoples are outstanding guardians of their land we align our goals with their traditional practices to achieve more sustainable outcome. Photo: Martin Schoeller The Kayapo
- [Social Links](https://internationalconservationfund.org/social-links/) - Each image tells a story—tap to uncover it.
- [Field Partner Selection Criteria](https://internationalconservationfund.org/field-partner-selection-criteria/) - If you have a project that may fit within our criteria, please send us a 1-page letter of interest which includes at a minimum: description of project, species or habitats involved, geographic location, internet links if available, and primary contact person. If we are interested in possibly funding the project, we will respond, asking for
- [Protecting Red Knots and Gulf Grunion in the Gulf of Santa Clara](https://internationalconservationfund.org/shore-women/) - Where Red Knots, Gulf Grunion, and people meet: community conservation at a critical migration stopover in the Gulf of Santa Clara.
- [Saving the elusive Fishing Cats of Cambodia's mangroves](https://internationalconservationfund.org/fishingcats/) - “We now have the confirmation of Fishing Cats in at least three sites in very different areas,” – Vanessa Herranz Muñoz, of the Cambodian Fishing Cat Project.
- [Saving the Endangered Waterbirds of Patagonia](https://internationalconservationfund.org/maca-tobiano/) - ICF partners with Maca Tobiano to secure a future for the Magellanic Plover, Hooded Grebe, Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, and Fuegian Snipe. Hooded Grebephoto: Nik Borrow magellanic ploverphoto: Scott Hecker Diademed-sandpiper ploverphoto: Cristian Pinto Fernandez Fuegian Snipephoto: Bastian Gygli Turning the tideAcross Patagonia and the high Andes, these four extraordinary bird species are facing a cascade of
- [Donate Maca Tobiano](https://internationalconservationfund.org/donate-maca-tobiano/) - Support Maca Tobiano’s efforts to secure the long-term future of the Magellanic Plover, Hooded Grebe, Diademed Sandpiper-Plover, and Fuegian Snipe by funding the conservation heroes working on the front lines of Patagonia.
- [Donate CWI](https://internationalconservationfund.org/donate-cwi/) - The North Atlantic Right Whale can still be saved. With your support, The Canadian Whale Institute is giving this species a future.
- [Camera traps: a powerful tool for wildlife conservation](https://internationalconservationfund.org/camera-traps/) - Camera traps are remotely activated devices equipped with motion sensors or infrared technology, designed to capture images or videos of wildlife without human interference.
- [Ecological engineers](https://internationalconservationfund.org/ecological-engineers/) - The Spectacled BearGardener of the Andes The Spectacled Bear , also known as the Andean bear, is the only bear species native to South America! Found in the cloud forests and grasslands of the Andes, these bears play a vital role in forest regeneration Climate Adaptation – Moving Up In the context of climate change,
- [Beni savanna](https://internationalconservationfund.org/beni-savanna/) - Location The Llanos de Moxos, also known as the Beni savanna, is a tropical savanna in the lowlands of northern Bolivia. This region is part of the larger Amazon Basin and is characterized by a mosaic of grasslands, wetlands, and gallery forests. 126,100square kilometers(48,700 sq mi) Conservation Concerns The Beni Savanna is known for its
- [Partners](https://internationalconservationfund.org/partners/) - Our PartnersOur partner NGOs operate globally, tirelessly safeguarding biodiversity, endangered species, and delicate ecosystems. Their dedication and on-the-ground efforts make our impact possible, allowing us to contribute meaningfully to conservation initiatives worldwide. Together, we form a formidable force in the fight to preserve the natural world for generations to come. Here is a list of
- [Shorebirds Fieldwork](https://internationalconservationfund.org/shorebirds-fieldwork/) - Shorebirds know no borders The long-distance migrations of shorebirds and their mass congregations at important staging and wintering areas are among the world’s great natural spectacles. Worldwide there are about 217 species of shorebirds and 60% of those are in decline. Many are long distance migrants, nesting in the Arctic and wintering in South America,
- [Field Work New](https://internationalconservationfund.org/projects/) - The International Conservation Fund partners with Indigenous peoples and local organizations to safeguard biodiversity hotspots worldwide. By supporting their stewardship, we help protect unique species and ecosystems while sustaining the cultural knowledge, traditions, and livelihoods that are inseparable from these landscapes. Americas Bolivia: Conserving the Horned Curassow with the Yurucaré people Bolivia Asociación Armonía is
- [North Atlantic Right Whale](https://internationalconservationfund.org/north-atlantic-right-whale/) - Support efforts to save the North Atlantic right whale—the world’s most endangered whale. Join ICF and CWI in turning the tide for survival.
- [The International Conservation Fund](https://internationalconservationfund.org/homepage-new/) - The International Conservation Fund is a U.S. based, 501(c)3 charity dedicated to conserving biodiversity in the tropics and other priority areas.
- [Solar Canoes: Clean Energy for Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon](https://internationalconservationfund.org/solar-canoe-project/) - Powered by sunlight, solar canoes help Indigenous peoples in the Amazon protect their land, strengthen autonomy, and build a sustainable future.
- [Canoe Donate](https://internationalconservationfund.org/canoe-donate/) - The Amazon can thrive without fossil fuels. With your support, Indigenous communities like Sabaloyacu are leading the way.
- [Kenya: wildlife conservation at Laikipia Nature Conservancy](https://internationalconservationfund.org/kenya-mukutan/) - LocationOl Ari Nyiro, Laikipia County, Kenya GoalTo maintain and enhance conservation at Mukutan Nature Conservancy and connect it with other conservancies in Laikipia County and beyond. Project Field Partner The the Gallmann Memorial Foundation is a non-for-profit charitable organization that manages the Mukutan Conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. Size of Area Involved36,500 hectares (365 km2) Support this ProjectLocationMaps Conservation ValueActions
- [Canadian Whale Institute](https://internationalconservationfund.org/canadian-whale-institute/)
- [Projects](https://internationalconservationfund.org/projects-old/) - The International Conservation Foundation supports local field partners who are actively engaged in safeguarding the rich biodiversity in places around the world. Biodiversity plays a pivotal role in maintaining the health and functionality of these ecosystems, and many species in these regions are endemic, holding unique ecological significance. Preventing extinctions here will help prevent cascading
- [The ICF](https://internationalconservationfund.org/icf/) - our visionA future where local communities value and protect the living Earth. our MissionEmpowering local community partners worldwide to save nature. our approachWe believe conservation works best when led by those closest to the land. We partner with local organizations who understand the ecosystems, communities, and challenges on the ground. Together, we design and implement
- [Saving the Horned Curassow: Conservation in Bolivia](https://internationalconservationfund.org/bolivia/) - The Horned Curassow is one of Bolivia’s rarest birds. See how ecotourism is offering a path to survival through community-led action.
- [Protecting Vietnam’s Critically Endangered Turtles](https://internationalconservationfund.org/vietnam-turtle-conservation/) - Discover our turtle conservation efforts in Vietnam to protect critically endangered species like Cuora picturata from extinction.
- [Subscribe](https://internationalconservationfund.org/subscribe/) - Get Conservation Updates from the FrontlinesJoin our newsletter and be the first to hear from the frontlines of conservation. Get field reports, species highlights, and success stories straight to your inbox. Email Address * We respect your inbox. No spam—just real stories and impact. Photo: Jocotoco Floreana
- [Protecting Vietnam’s Endangered Primates](https://internationalconservationfund.org/vietnam/) - Field Partner The Annamite Range runs along the border of Vietnam and Laos, stretching from northern to central Vietnam. This rugged, forested mountain range is one of Southeast Asia’s most important biodiversity hotspots, home to unique ecosystems and many species found nowhere else on Earth. Its remote, dense forests provide critical habitat for some of
- [Species](https://internationalconservationfund.org/species/) - Why care about species? Protecting species is essential for diverse reasons, reflecting the varied values people hold. Some emphasize the intrinsic value of biodiversity, recognizing each species as part of Earth’s natural heritage. Others highlight the vital ecosystem services, such as pollination and climate regulation, that impact human well-being. The ethical responsibility to prevent extinction
- [Irrawaddy Dolphin](https://internationalconservationfund.org/irrawaddy-dolphin/) - With its rounded head, expressive face, and remarkable adaptability, this species is unlike any other. Surprisingly, it is closely related to the mighty orca, or killer whale, despite its smaller size and freshwater habitat. Unlike its ocean-dwelling cousins, the Irrawaddy dolphin thrives in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters across Southeast Asia. But despite its charm
- [Contact](https://internationalconservationfund.org/contact/) - Important Notice: We are currently NOT accepting grant proposals. We’re aware that multiple external websites have been posting false announcements about ICF funding opportunities. Please refer only to our official channels for accurate information.Send us an email Your name Your email Subject Your message Δ Address41 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 Follow us on social
- [Eastern Lowland Gorilla](https://internationalconservationfund.org/eastern-lowland-gorilla/) - ⏺ Critically endangeredGrauer’s Gorilla, also known as the eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri), is a Critically Endangered subspecies found exclusively in the mountainous forests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Primates in the DRC are primarily threatened by the mining of precious minerals at artisanal and industrial scale, poaching and pollution of soil and ground
- [Canopy](https://internationalconservationfund.org/canopy/) - Monthly support, lasting impact. Your consistent monthly gifts directly fuel lasting conservation results. Each month, Canopy member contributions support the work of our featured field partners. Endemic Species Primary Forests Shorebirds Climate Indigenous Communities Marine Ecosystems Efficient solutions Our partners are experts at turning every resource into lasting conservation success, ensuring a brighter future for
- [Cambodia: Stop harmful fishing practices to preserve marine ecosystems.](https://internationalconservationfund.org/cambodia/) - LocationProvince of Kep, Cambodia GoalBring about the recovery of severely damaged marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds, coral reefs and fish communities Project Field PartnerMarine Conservation Cambodia (MCC) is a non-profit organization that advances marine conservation and community livelihoods in collaboration with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration. MCC is making a striking difference on a modest budget. Size of Area Involved16,900 hectares
- [Conservation Strategies](https://internationalconservationfund.org/conservation-strategies/) - By focusing on solutions that are cost-efficient, effective, and targeted where the urgency is greatest, we ensure that our efforts deliver tangible results.
- [Protecting the Nantu Forest](https://internationalconservationfund.org/nantu/) - Field Partner YANI (Yayasan Adudu Nantu International) was founded in 2002 by a team who had worked together at the Nantu Forest since 1993. This team played an instrumental role in documenting the unique biodiversity of Nantu and contributed to the establishment of the Nantu Wildlife Sanctuary by the Indonesian government in 1999. For more
- [Hyacinth Macaw](https://internationalconservationfund.org/hyacinth-macaw/) - VulnerableThe Hyacinth Macaw is the world’s largest macaw species, and it is made even more magnificent by its deep cobalt blue plumage, large black beak and striking yellow facial highlights. Like many macaw species, it has disappeared from much of its range at the hands of the illegal pet trade. Now with a shrinking breeding
- [Anti-Trawling Devices: A Barrier to Destruction](https://internationalconservationfund.org/anti-trawling/) - Concrete anti-trawling devices are low-cost and effectiveAnti-trawling devices are specialized tools or structures designed to deter or block trawling activities in specific areas of the ocean. These devices help protect sensitive marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and seagrass beds, from the destructive impact of trawling nets, which can damage habitats and lead to overfishing.
- [Snare Removal: Preventing Biodiversity Loss, One Trap at a Time](https://internationalconservationfund.org/snare-removal/) - Snare removal is an effective and cost-efficient strategy for protecting biodiversity, in areas where poaching poses a significant threat to wildlife.
- [Climate Urgency](https://internationalconservationfund.org/climate/) - …complex… …pressing… …too important to ignore. If the scale of global warming feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Throughout most of our evolution, humans have adapted to hunting, gathering, and navigating social dynamics within small communities. The challenge of managing a planetary-scale, interconnected industrial civilization and its ecological repercussions is way beyond the scope our brains
- [Predator Exclosures](https://internationalconservationfund.org/predator-exclosures/) - What is a predator exclosure?A predator exclosure is a simple yet effective tool used in wildlife conservation to protect vulnerable species, such as threatened shorebirds, during critical life stages like nesting and chick-rearing. Constructed from materials like wire mesh or netting, these structures are designed to surround and safeguard individual nests or nesting areas from
- [Saving Shorebirds across the Earth](https://internationalconservationfund.org/shorebirds/) - The fate of many iconic species of shorebirds is hanging by a thread. International and local conservation organizations need all the help that they can get.
- [Floreana Project](https://internationalconservationfund.org/floreana/) - Field Partner The Jocotoco Conservation Foundation protects Ecuador’s most endangered ecosystems and wildlife, from the Amazon foothills to the Andes, Chocó, Tumbes, and Galápagos. They discover new species, rediscover those thought extinct, and save others from the brink. Their success combines world-class science, community leadership, and on-the-ground efforts. Goals The Jocotoco Conservation Foundation employs a
- [News and Updates](https://internationalconservationfund.org/news-and-updates/) - Show all Biodiversity Conservation Photography Species ConservationPhotography April 29, 2026Wildlife Photographer Chelsea Donohue Joins the ICF Board BiodiversityConservation March 3, 2026Extinct for 150 Years, Floreana Giant Tortoises Return BiodiversityConservation January 20, 2026A Critical Discovery Reveals Hope for Vietnam’s Endangered Primates Species December 8, 2025A Fragile Start: This Season’s Right Whale Calves Conservation April 22, 2025This
- [Ecuador – Forest Protection in Eastern Ecuador with the Siekopai Indigenous People](https://internationalconservationfund.org/siekopai/) - GoalThis effort strengthens land rights of nearly 100,000 acres of traditional territory of the Siekopai indigenous group. This is achieved by improving access to traditional lands and by re-establishing forest “Chakras” which are a form of traditional sustainable agroforestry use. In addition to providing the Siekopai with food sovereignty and income potential, this traditional low
- [Protecting the Nantu Forest](https://internationalconservationfund.org/nantu-2/)
- [Protecting Spoon-billed Sandpipers in Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, and Thailand](https://internationalconservationfund.org/spoon-billed-sandpipers-project/) - LocationSandwip Island and Sonadia Island in Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh; Nan Thar Island, in Rakhine state, Myanmar; Leizhou, Guandong province, China; and Pak Thale, Thailand. GoalReduce the impacts of hunting (netting and nooses) on the Spoon-billed Sandpiper to stop and reverse their dramatic population decline. Project Field PartnerProject field coordinator Sayam U. Chowdhury, Assistant Coordinator of the
- [Indonesia: Securing a future for imperilled wildlife in Sulawesi](https://internationalconservationfund.org/indonesia-sulawesi/) - LocationSulawesi, Indonesia (mainly Tompotika Peninsula) GoalTo secure a future for the Endangered Maleo bird and other imperilled wildlife, notably sea turtles, fruit bats, and the Anoa and Babirusa—two of Sulawesi’s most threatened mammals—in the Tompotika area and beyond. Project Field PartnerThe Alliance for Tompotika Conservation (AlTo), is a registered non-profit organization in Indonesia and the USA. The
- [Malawi](https://internationalconservationfund.org/malawi/) - LocationSalima District, Malawi GoalFollowing a model that succeeded in neighboring districts, this project will empower communities to protect Lake Malawi’s endangered and economically important fish through Fish Conservation Committees. Project Field PartnerRipple Africa is a charity registered in both the UK and the USA, working to improve the environment and local education in Malawi, Africa. The charity
- [Costa Rica: Preventing Ecosystem Collapse in the Osa Peninsula and beyond](https://internationalconservationfund.org/costa-rica/) - LocationOsa Peninsula, southwest Costa Rica GoalTo increase ecosystem resilience by restoring apex predator and prey populations and habitat connectivity in the Osa Peninsula. Project Field PartnerOsa Conservation (OC) is leading a conservation effort that mobilizes citizen scientists, community members, ecotourism operators, park administrators and multiple NGOs to preserve the globally significant biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula in
- [Panama: Indigenous-led conservation in the Majé Mountains](https://internationalconservationfund.org/panama/) - LocationEastern Panama from the Pacific ridge of the Majé Mountains (1,432 m elevation) down to the mangrove forests of the Panama Bay Wildlife Refuge (Refugio de Vida Silvestre Humedal Bahía de Panamá). GoalTo conserve species and habitats within the forested and riparian habitats of three Wounaan Indigenous territories. Project Field PartnerNative Future is a non-profit organization rooted
- [Brazil Jurua](https://internationalconservationfund.org/jurua/) - GoalConservation success within tropical forest is dependent on the alignment between science, local ecological knowledge and engagement of indigenous people and local communities. This project will strengthen and expand the community-based protection of fluvial beaches and floodplain lakes, to ensure the conservation of the aquatic biodiversity. Beyond the conservation outcomes, this project will also ensure
- [The Kayapo Project](https://internationalconservationfund.org/the-kayapo-project/) - LocationSouth-East Amazonia, Brazil GoalThe Kayapo Project is an Indigenous led NGO alliance ensuring Mebêngôkre-Kayapo (Kayapo) cultural, economic, political, and territorial autonomy over more than nine million hectares of federally demarcated Indigenous lands located in the highly threatened southeastern Amazon. Project Field PartnerICF partners with three Kayapo NGOs: the Protected Forest Association, Kabu Institute, and Raoni Institute representing
- [Blue-throated macaw](https://internationalconservationfund.org/blue-throated-macaw/) - Ara glaucogularisThe Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis), a magnificent bird adorned in turquoise and yellow plumage, stands at the brink of extinction with a precarious wild population of fewer than 300 individuals. Classified as Critically Endangered, this species faces a perilous future, primarily confined to the Beni Savanna of Bolivia. DescriptionBehaviorHabitat A Tapestry of Turquoise and
- [Jocotoco: Defending Ecuador's Cloud Forest](https://internationalconservationfund.org/choco/) - Defending the ChocóFundación de Conservación Jocotoco The Chocó forests of northwest Ecuador form part of one of the ten most important biodiversity hotspots globally. While the Chocó is almost as diverse as the much better-known Amazon basin, it is far more threatened by rapid deforestation. The Chocó lies between the Andes and the Pacific coast,
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- [Donate - Bolivia](https://internationalconservationfund.org/donate-bolivia/) - Join hands with our project field partner Asociación Armonía in protecting the wildlife of the Beni Savanna.Fill out my LGL Form! Is my donation tax-deductible in the United States? Yes, the International Conservation Fund is a U.S. 501(c)3 organization. Can I donate shares? Utilize the capital gains exemption for share donations. Feel free to reach
- [Jocotoco](https://internationalconservationfund.org/jocotoco/)
- [Newsletters](https://internationalconservationfund.org/newsletters/) - Wildlife Photographer Chelsea Donohue Joins the ICF BoardApril 29, 2026 Extinct for 150 Years, Floreana Giant Tortoises ReturnMarch 3, 2026 A Critical Discovery Reveals Hope for Vietnam’s Endangered PrimatesJanuary 20, 2026 A Fragile Start: This Season’s Right Whale CalvesDecember 8, 2025 This Earth Day feels differentApril 22, 2025 The U.S. Led the World in Conservation—We
- [FAQs](https://internationalconservationfund.org/faq/) - Why should we care about biodiversity? Protecting the planet’s biodiversity is a shared responsibility with profound implications for humanity. We care about endangered species and ecosystems for diverse reasons, such as preserving biological heritage, ensuring ecosystem health, maintaining climate stability, and securing food resources. With extinction rates at something like 1000 times the natural extinction
- [Kenya: Maasai-led conservation of a vulture sanctuary](https://internationalconservationfund.org/vulture-sanctuary/) - Location65 kilometers southwest of Nairobi in the southern Great Rift Valley GoalWorking with Maasai property owners, a community wildlife sanctuary of 12,600 hectares along a 15-kilometer stretch of cliff habitat favored by breeding vultures and falcons has now been established with a plan to increase its size in the future. Field PartnerKenya Bird of Prey Trust’s
- [Xingu](https://internationalconservationfund.org/xingu/) - LocationThe Xingu River, a major tributary of the Amazon in Brazil, begins in the semi-deciduous forests and woodland-savannas of Mato Grosso state and flows north for 2,700 km across varying topography before ending in the wet forests of the Amazon near Belem. The Xingu spans major tropical biomes from savanna (cerrado) in the headwaters of
- [Ecosystems](https://internationalconservationfund.org/ecosystems/) - Many conservation initiatives start by protecting a rare species at risk of extinction (e.g. the Harlequin Toads in Santa Marta, Colombia or the Blue-throated Macaw in Bolivia). To protect the species in the short-term, this might mean setting up a new conservation reserve, restoring habitat, or removing a specific threat like deforestation or hunting. This
- [Our History](https://internationalconservationfund.org/our-history/) - Our historyICF was originally created in 2019 to raise US support for projects funded by the International Conservation Fund of Canada (ICFC).We continue to raise funds for those projects as well as new ones. ICFC was formed in 2007 by Anne Lambert and Tom Welch to enable Canadians to donate to tropical biodiversity conservation. It
- [The Yali People](https://internationalconservationfund.org/the-yali/) - The Yali are a major tribal group in Papua, Indonesia, who live to the east of the Baliem Valley in the Papuan highlands. The Yali were only discovered in the second half of the 20th century. Adult men are less than 150 cm (5 feet) tall, which makes them probably the smallest people in Papua.
- [African Forest Elephants](https://internationalconservationfund.org/african-forest-elephants/) - Critically EndangeredThe African Forest Elephant is the smallest of the three living elephant species, and is native to the humid tropical forests in West Africa and the Congo Basin. In fact it only became its own species in 2021. Before that all African elephants were considered to be the same species: Loxodonta africana. It was only
- [Spectacled Bear](https://internationalconservationfund.org/spectacled-bear/) - The children’s character Paddington Bear is an Andean or Spectacled Bear from Peru. Known as Ukuku in Quechua, it is the only species of bear native to South America, occurring in the Andes Mountains, from western Venezuela to southern Bolivia, occupying habitats ranging from desert-scrub to forests and high-altitude grasslands. Most individuals have white, spectacle-
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- [Attenborough’s Long-beaked Echidna](https://internationalconservationfund.org/attenboroughs-long-beaked-echidna/) - Critically EndangeredNamed after acclaimed naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, this Echidna is listed as Critically Endangered because all of its individuals exist in a single location that is less than 20 km2 on a single mountain in the Cyclops Mountains in Papua Province, Indonesia. Until a 2023 expedition that recorded several clips of the species on camera
- [Buff-Breasted Sandpiper](https://internationalconservationfund.org/buff-breasted-sandpiper/) - NEAR THREATENEDLong-distance voyagerThe Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis) is a light buff-colored, diminutive shorebird that is unsuspicious of an approaching human. This may contribute to its steep decline over the past century, as well as the loss of the short grass habitats it favors. It is one of the longest distance migratory birds in North America, with
- [Shorebirds new](https://internationalconservationfund.org/shorebirds-new/) - Tab 1Tab 2 Empty tab. Edit page to add content here.
- [The Kayapo People](https://internationalconservationfund.org/kayapo/) - The Mẽbêngôkre, a people whose name can be translated as “People of the Water Hole,” refer to themselves as such. In the past, other Tupi-speaking peoples labeled them, and they became more widely known as the “Kayapó,” a name that gained popularity among non-indigenous. The Mẽbêngôkre speak a language from the Jê family and inhabit
- [Newsletter](https://internationalconservationfund.org/newsletter/)
- [Jaguar](https://internationalconservationfund.org/jaguar/) - Acknowledged as a terrestrial icon, the jaguar, with its majestic presence and distinctive behaviors, serves as a key player in maintaining ecological harmony. This species, recognized for its prowess as a top predator, plays a crucial role in regulating the populations of various prey species. The jaguar’s predatory influence creates a ripple effect throughout the
- [Giant Otter](https://internationalconservationfund.org/giant-otter/) - EndangeredVocal giantThe Giant Otter or Giant River Otter is a South American carnivorous mammal. It is the longest member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, a globally successful group of predators. Giant-Otter-by-Bernard-Dupont DescriptionBehaviorHabitat Giant Otters are up to 1.7 m long, with a long well-muscled tail. It is well adapted to life in the water having
- [Giant Anteater](https://internationalconservationfund.org/giant-anteater/) - VulnerableEcological balancerWith its distinctive appearance and habits, the anteater has been featured in pre-Columbian myths and folktales, as well as modern popular culture. Unfortunately, it is now classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Human-induced threats include collision with vehicles, attacks by dogs, and destruction of habitat. In grassland habitats it is particularly susceptible to fires
- [Our Impact](https://internationalconservationfund.org/our-impact/) - The challenge of preserving biodiversitylies at the heart of ICF’s mission. We collaborate withextraordinary partners to ensure the immediate preservation of nature, while establishing a resilient structure for enduring results. Thanks to our partners, we play a key role in safeguarding over 10 million hectares of pristine rainforest. Our conservation projects serveas habitats for hundredsof threatened and undiscoveredanimal species. Directly benefiting millions,our projects provide essential ecosystem services. The entire world gains fromthe climate mitigationand adaptation effortsassociated withour projects. Explore our work with indigenouspeoples, protecting vulnerable areasin Earth’s precious rainforestsacross the tropics.Indigenous Partners Discover and actively engage with threatenedecosystems requiring swift action.Ecosystems Join us in our mission to safeguardEarth’s biological heritage.Support the ICF
- [Earth Facts](https://internationalconservationfund.org/earth-facts/) - Tropical Biodiversity: A Wealth of Life In a study, a single hectare (100 metres X 100 metres) in the tropical rainforest of Brazil yielded 450 species of tree.The tropics are home to “biodiversity hotspots” in which we find :of vascular plant species35% of vertebrates speciesin less than 1.5% of the earth's land.A single rainforest reserve in Peru is home to more species of birds than are found in the entire United States. The number of species of fish in the Amazon exceeds the number found in the entire Atlantic Ocean. One single tree in Peru was found to harbor 43 different species of ant. The Economic Value of Nature Tropical forests provide a host of ecosystem services, including protecting watersheds from erosion and evaporation, nutrient cycling and providing habitat for species critical for pollination of crops. Forests produce clouds and rainfall through evapotranspiration, a process essential for agriculture. The Amazon rainforest, for
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- [Discover](https://internationalconservationfund.org/discover/)
- [Shorebird Initiative](https://internationalconservationfund.org/shorebird-initiative/)

## Portfolio

- [Newsletters](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/newsletters/)
- [Designer Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/designer-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Original Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/original-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.
- [Sidebar Stack Full Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/sidebar-stack-full-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Architect Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/architect-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.
- [Digital Web Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/digital-web-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Classic Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/classic-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.
- [Center Stack Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/center-stack-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Center Slides Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/center-slides-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace.
- [Storytelling Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/storytelling-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.
- [Wedding Photo Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/wedding-photo-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Center Gallery Full Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/center-gallery-full-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace. Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Sidebar Stack Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/sidebar-stack-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Photo Shooting Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/photo-shooting-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Creative Gallery Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/creative-gallery-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.
- [Center Stack Full Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/center-stack-full-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination. Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace.
- [Center Dynamic Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/center-dynamic-layout/) - With Dynamic Contents, you can create personalized pages by populating data from various sources and design your own replicable portfolio layout.
- [Sidebar Gallery Full Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/sidebar-gallery-full-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.
- [Sidebar Gallery Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/sidebar-gallery-layout/) - Capitalize on low hanging fruit to identify a ballpark value added activity to beta test, verride the digital divide with additional clickthroughs from today, along the information highway will close the loop on focusing solely on the bottom line, ring to the table win-win survival strategies to ensure proactive domination.
- [Sidebar Dynamic Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/sidebar-dynamic-layout/) - With Dynamic Contents, you can create personalized pages by populating data from various sources and design your own replicable portfolio layout.
- [Filmmaking Layout](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio/filmmaking-layout/) - Leverage agile frameworks to provide a robust synopsis for high level of overviews, iterative approaches to corporate strategy foster collaborative thinking to further the overall value proposition, at the end of the day, organically grow the world view of disruptive innovation via workplace diversity and empowerment.

## Categories

- [Biodiversity](https://internationalconservationfund.org/category/biodiversity/)
- [Shorebirds](https://internationalconservationfund.org/category/shorebirds/)
- [Species](https://internationalconservationfund.org/category/species/)
- [Conservation](https://internationalconservationfund.org/category/conservation/)
- [Photography](https://internationalconservationfund.org/category/photography/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Web](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio_cat/web/)
- [Adv](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio_cat/adv/)
- [Photo](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio_cat/photo/)
- [Design](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio_cat/design/)
- [Branding](https://internationalconservationfund.org/portfolio_cat/branding/)

## Categories

- [Projects](https://internationalconservationfund.org/page_category/projects/)
- [Species](https://internationalconservationfund.org/page_category/species/)
- [Ecosystems](https://internationalconservationfund.org/page_category/ecosystems/)
- [Indigenous Partners](https://internationalconservationfund.org/page_category/indigenous-partners/)
- [Conservation Hacks](https://internationalconservationfund.org/page_category/conservation-hacks/)