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Over the past two decades the Rufford Foundation has supported thousands of young conservationists' vital research work into threatened habitats and species.
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There are Rufford-supported projects in most developing countries. You can browse their findings on this website, and view a world map featuring all projects.
Where we workConference attendees
Now in its ninth year, the Rufford Foundation's successful international conference programme encourages researchers to get together and share findings and techniques.
ConferencesDr Pablo García Borboroglu is one of the world's leading penguin experts. In the first of a series of interviews with Rufford grantees, we are showcasing Pablo's work and following the journey of his career in conservation.
I very much support the work of The Rufford Foundation and especially their Small Grants programme. It has been vital in identifying in-country scientists at the very early stages of their careers and providing targeted support to enable them to achieve their goal of making a difference in terms of conservation. Many recipients have gone on to be key influencers at a national and sometimes global level. Without Rufford’s support, this would not have happened.
Sir David Attenborough
Movement and Habitat use of Threatened Migratory Shorebirds Wintering in Bako Buntal Bay, Malaysian Borneo
Local Heroes: Building a Multi-community Network for Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation on the Coast of Jalisco, Mexico
Fostering Human-Elephant Coexistence in Villages Surrounding Tarangire National Park