What Fauna & Flora International does

Fauna & Flora International is a UK-registered conservation charity (Registered Charity Number 1011102) founded in 1903 and headquartered at The David Attenborough Building in Cambridge, making it one of the world's oldest operating conservation organisations. Its mission is to protect and restore biodiversity, with stated activity spanning more than 40 countries and projects in nearly 50, covering forests, peatlands, grasslands, seagrass meadows, and marine ecosystems.

Operationally, the charity runs a partnership-led model with over 400 in-country partners, including local NGOs, Indigenous Peoples' organisations, community-based bodies, and government agencies. Field capability rests on conservation technologies such as environmental DNA (eDNA) testing, acoustic and satellite telemetry, camera trapping, satellite tracking collars, and drone surveys, deployed for biodiversity monitoring and species protection. Knowledge outputs include the peer-reviewed Oryx – The International Journal of Conservation, the Cambodian Journal of Natural History, and an annual Conservation Impact Report. Multi-stakeholder programmes managed by Fauna & Flora include the Conservation Leadership Programme (since 1985) and the International Gorilla Conservation Programme.

Revenue is generated through four streams: individual donations and charitable contributions, a subscription-based membership programme, grants from charitable trusts and foundations (notably a 25+ year partnership with Arcadia and annual support from People's Postcode Lottery since 2017), and nature-positive corporate partnerships. With a staff of 51–100 and 92% of charitable donations reportedly spent directly on conservation, 2024 outputs included 11.5 million hectares of on-the-ground conservation, benefits evidenced for 94 priority species, and carbon-equivalent sequestration of nearly one billion tonnes across project sites.

Name

Fauna & Flora International

Legal name

Fauna & Flora International

Website

https://fauna-flora.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fauna & Flora International is a UK-registered conservation charity founded in 1903 that protects biodiversity across 40+ countries through a partnership-led model with 400+ local organisations, funded by donations, trust and foundation grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation
• Wildlife protection
• Habitat restoration
• Marine conservation
• Conservation science

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Fauna & Flora relies on donations from individuals, members, and supporters. The organization is registered as a charity and 92% of charitable donations are spent directly on conservation work.
2. Membership Programme: Membership subscriptions providing benefits including Oryx journal subscription, AGM participation, and publications.
3. Trusts and Foundations Funding: Major funding from charitable trusts and foundations including Arcadia (25+ year partnership), People's Postcode Lottery, and other statutory funders.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Nature-positive business partnerships where companies support conservation in exchange for sustainability credentials and alignment with conservation goals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fauna & Flora International is a conservation charity that protects threatened species and their habitats through direct project implementation in more than 40 countries, working hand in hand with over 400 in-country conservation partners. Its core service is delivering biodiversity conservation outcomes—species monitoring, habitat restoration, marine protection, and community-led conservation—supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications (Oryx journal, Cambodian Journal of Natural History) and impact reporting. The organization also operates collaborative initiatives (e.g., the IAS Collaborative Initiative with IUCN) and leadership programmes to build long-term conservation capacity globally.

Product overview

Fauna & Flora International is a conservation charity operating as a single organizational entity rather than a platform-plus-modules structure. The organization's primary offerings are its conservation programs and initiatives delivered through field projects worldwide, supported by digital platforms including its main website and peer-reviewed publications. The core website platform provides access to project information across nearly 50 countries, species protection data, environmental habitats, and stakeholder engagement tools including donations and newsletter subscriptions. Supporting offerings include the Oryx – The International Journal of Conservation (a peer-reviewed publication), the Cambodian Journal of Natural History, and the Conservation Impact Report series. The organization also manages the Invasive Alien Species Collaborative Initiative in partnership with IUCN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oryx – The International Journal of Conservation A peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing conservation research that informs global policy, builds capacity of conservation partners, and disseminates species and habitat science to researchers and practitioners worldwide.
• Cambodian Journal of Natural History A peer-reviewed journal publishing research on natural history and conservation in Cambodia, supporting local and regional conservation science and partner capacity.
• Conservation Impact Report (Annual) An annual report compiling conservation outcome data across all projects, providing an evidence-based overview of species protection, habitat conservation, and carbon outcomes for donors, partners, and the public.
• Invasive Alien Species Collaborative Initiative A joint initiative between Fauna & Flora and IUCN, supported by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and leading businesses, addressing invasive alien species as one of the top five drivers of global biodiversity loss contributing to 60% of extinctions.
• Fauna & Flora Membership Programme A subscription-based membership programme offering supporters benefits including an Oryx journal subscription, AGM participation rights, and regular publications.
• Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) A capacity-building programme managed by Fauna & Flora since 1985 that identifies, supports, and nurtures aspiring conservation leaders, with nearly 4,500 alumni over 30+ years.
• International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) A multi-partner programme to conserve mountain gorillas and their habitat through partnerships with key stakeholders while building local capacity, led with Fauna & Flora as a core partner.
• Universal Ranger Support Alliance (URSA) A collaborative initiative of eight conservation organisations launched in July 2020 to provide support for and strengthen protected area ranger services globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ million hectares of crucial habitat protected globally
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Herbivore BotanicalsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 April 2026Ongoing partnership to protect forest ecosystems and threatened tree species in Virachey National Park, Cambodia, involving planting of 3,600 trees and supporting community-led conservation. Protects biodiversity critical to brand's plant-based ingredient supply chain.
• Universal Ranger Support Alliance (URSA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaborative initiative of eight conservation organisations launched in July 2020 to support and strengthen ranger services globally.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative on Invasive Alien Species through the IAS Collaborative Initiative, addressing one of the top five drivers of global biodiversity loss contributing to 60% of extinctions.
• Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting the Invasive Alien Species Collaborative Initiative to help businesses understand and address nature-related risks.
• Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI brings together the largest group of conservation researchers and practitioners in the world, enabling collaborative conservation research and practice from The David Attenborough Building in Cambridge.
• Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor over 30 years, CLP has been at the forefront of identifying, supporting, and nurturing almost 4,500 aspiring conservation leaders. Managed by Fauna & Flora since 1985.
• International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-partner programme to conserve mountain gorillas and their habitat through partnering with key stakeholders while significantly building local capacity.
• Rapid Response FacilitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency support for natural World Heritage sites during times of crisis, providing rapid conservation intervention.
• WILDLABSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation technology network connecting conservationists, technologists, engineers and data scientists to share and create solutions for conservation challenges.
• WWFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy on exotic pet trade issues, raising alarms about global wildlife trafficking alongside other conservation organizations.
• Ya'axché Conservation Trust, BelizecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-country partner grown from handful of individuals to nationally recognized conservation leader managing over 1 million hectares across Maya Golden Landscape.
• Akdeniz Koruma Derneği (AKD), TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine conservation partner established in 2012; established effective management of 12 local no-take zones, increased fish numbers, and returned flagship species including Mediterranean monk seal.
• Fundação Príncipe, São Tomé and PríncipecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term conservation partner for Príncipe island biodiversity protection, monitoring Príncipe thrush habitat and other endemic species found nowhere else in the world.
• Akdeniz Koruma Derneği (Türkiye pilot)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal partner leading lionfish pilot project purchasing 5 tonnes of invasive lionfish from small-scale fishers, supporting income for 500+ beneficiaries.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF): The world's largest conservation organization, with operations in 100+ countries and a similarly partnership-led model focused on species, habitat, and climate. WWF is the most direct global peer to FFI, operating in overlapping geographies and competing for the same major institutional funders, corporate partners, and conservation talent.
• The Nature Conservancy (TNC): One of the largest environmental nonprofits globally, focused on conserving lands and waters. TNC's science-driven, partnership-based model and global footprint make it a direct peer to FFI, particularly in marine and terrestrial habitat protection across the same countries FFI operates in.
• Conservation International: Global conservation organization focused on protecting nature for humanity. CI's emphasis on biodiversity hotspots, partnership model, and corporate engagement (similar to FFI's nature-positive partnerships) makes it a directly comparable peer across funding sources, geographies, and programmatic focus.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): US-based conservation organization operating field programs in 15+ countries with a strong focus on wildlife species and protected area management. WCS shares FFI's species-and-habitat conservation emphasis and works with similar in-country partners and government agencies.
• BirdLife International: Global partnership of national bird conservation organizations focused on birds and their habitats. BirdLife's partnership-led model and species-habitat focus (Important Bird Areas) closely mirrors FFI's approach, and the two organizations often co-implement projects in overlapping geographies.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): Global conservation union with government and NGO members. FFI is a formal IUCN partner (e.g., on the Invasive Alien Species Collaborative Initiative), and the two organizations share the same global conservation mission, scientific standards, and policy advocacy footprint.
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): UK's largest nature conservation charity, with over a century of history. RSPB's membership-driven model, UK headquarters, and focus on species and habitat protection position it as a close UK peer to FFI, competing for overlapping donor bases and conservation talent in the British market.
• The Wildlife Trusts: UK-based federation of 46 local wildlife trusts focused on wildlife reserves, species recovery, and member engagement. The Wildlife Trusts share FFI's UK headquarters geography, donor pool, and conservation mission, while also operating in similar habitat restoration and species protection programs.
• African Wildlife Foundation (AWF): Pan-African conservation organization focused on wildlife and wildlands across Africa. AWF's geographic focus overlaps heavily with FFI's African portfolio (Kenya, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, etc.), and it pursues the same partnership-driven approach to species and habitat protection with comparable funding sources.

Emerging players

• Wetlands International: Global nonprofit dedicated to wetland conservation and wise use. Wetlands International's focus on seagrass, peatlands, and coastal habitats overlaps directly with FFI's 1.7 million hectares of marine and coastal habitat conserved, and both organizations engage similar corporate and institutional funders in nature-based solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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