Conservation International (CI)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: 1987. – Mission: To empower societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, ensuring human well-being. – Scope: Operates in over 30 countries, focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. |
| Objectives | – Protect Nature for Climate: Implement nature-based solutions to combat climate change. – Promote Sustainable Development: Integrate conservation with human development goals. – Advance Science and Innovation: Utilize research to inform conservation strategies. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Global Presence: Collaborates with governments, NGOs, and local communities worldwide. – India’s Status: Engages in conservation efforts through partnerships and initiatives, though not a formal member. |
| Reports/Indices | – Annual Reports: Document yearly activities and financials. For example, the 2023 Annual Report highlights global conservation efforts. – Impact Reports: Provide insights into specific projects and their outcomes, such as the 2024 Impact Report. – CI Ventures Impact Report: Details the impact of investments in nature-positive small and medium-sized enterprises. – African Conservancies Fund Impact Report: Highlights support provided to African conservancies between December 2020 and December 2022. – Hawai‘i Impact Report: Covers the program’s progress from January 2020 to December 2022. |
| Instruments | – Biodiversity Hotspots: Identifies regions with significant biodiversity under threat. – Natural Capital Accounting: Measures the value of ecosystem services. – Sustainable Coffee Challenge: Aims to make coffee the world’s first sustainable agricultural product. |
| Structure | – Board of Directors: Provides governance and strategic direction. – Executive Leadership Team: Oversees global operations. – Regional Programs: Implement initiatives tailored to specific areas. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Center for Environmental Leadership in Business: Partners with corporations to promote sustainable practices. |
| Committees | – Science Advisory Committee: Ensures scientific rigor in programs. – Audit Committee: Oversees financial integrity. |
| Initiatives | – Blue Nature Alliance: Aims to protect 7 million square miles of ocean. – Regenerative Fund for Nature: Supports sustainable agricultural practices. – Indigenous Partnership Principles: Guides collaboration with Indigenous communities in the fashion industry. |
