Providing grant funding for nature conservation programmes and pilot projects around the world.

5504

Total Projects

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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152

Countries

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 work

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Conference attendees

Now in its ninth year, the Rufford Foundation's successful international conference programme encourages researchers to get together and share findings and techniques.

Conferences

Featured projects

Bosnia and Herzegovina

15 Jan 2021

The Importance of Non-Formal Education in Conservation: The European Wildcat (Felis silvestris) as an Example Species

Chile

15 Jan 2021

From Whaling to Whale-Watching: The Return of the Endangered Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis) to the Ex-Whaling Site of Caleta Chome, Central Chile

Mexico

15 Jan 2021

Anticipating Conservation Priority Areas: Predicting Climate Warming Reconfiguration of the Diversity of the Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests

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.