THE FOUNDATION FOR BIODIVERSITY
A science-led international conservation organization protecting endangered species, restoring ecosystems, and working with governments and communities to deliver measurable, verifiable biodiversity recovery.
We turn ecological change into decision-grade evidence that demonstrates impact, strengthens conservation strategy and builds confidence for long-term investment in nature.
Protecting Biodiversity, Restoring Ecosystems, Building Sustainable Futures.
The Foundation for Biodiversity develops high-impact conservation projects combining conservation science, biodiversity intelligence and finance.
We measure and verify ecological recovery, translate it into decision-grade intelligence, and design financial solutions that mobilize long-term capital for biodiversity.
Biodiversity underpins life on Earth supporting clean water, climate resilience, food security, livelihoods and economic stability. Yet ecosystems and species are being lost at an accelerating rate.
Headquartered in New York City and registered in Washington, DC, the Foundation for Biodiversity works with governments, scientific institutions, conservation organisations, Indigenous peoples, local communities and private partners to design and deliver science-led conservation programmes that protect species, restore ecosystems and strengthen biodiversity.
What distinguishes FFB is that we do not only design and implement conservation. We also build the systems to measure, quantify and verify ecological change.
The Foundation for Biodiversity combines expertise in conservation science, genetics and finance with a results-driven approach to conservation. We design projects around measurable outcomes, using biodiversity intelligence to identify what works, verify impact and direct resources where they can achieve the greatest results.
Conserving Nature Through Science, Partnership and Action
WHO WE ARE
The Foundation for Biodiversity works with governments, scientists, conservation organizations, Indigenous peoples and local communities to protect species, restore ecosystems, and deliver measurable conservation outcomes.
Through our biodiversity measurement systems, we can identify, quantify, monitor, and verify changes in biodiversity, turning complex ecological data into credible evidence of impact.
Dr Paul O’Donoghue - Oxford University Founder and Scientific Lead
We Measure Biodiversity
WHAT WE DO
Our scientific systems qualify and quantify biodiversity to produce decision-grade biodiversity intelligence building the scientific foundation that gives nature the confidence to attract institutional capital.
Our scientific system turns complex ecological data into clear, measurable and independently verifiable evidence of change.
Biodiversity cannot be understood through a single metric. Every landscape contains a different combination of species, habitats, ecological relationships, pressures, and opportunities for recovery.
Our scientific systems first qualify biodiversity by identifying what is present, its ecological importance, its condition, and the threats it faces. We then quantify biodiversity by establishing baselines, selecting appropriate indicators, and measuring change over time.
This produces decision-grade biodiversity intelligence spatially explicit, scientifically rigorous, independently verifiable, and supported by clear audit trails.
Providing the infrastructure that converts scientifically designed nature projects into measurable, monitorable and potentially investable assets.
Global Alignment
Advancing the Global Biodiversity Agenda
COP17 will review global progress under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. We turn these commitments into measurable action through conservation science, biodiversity intelligence and finance.
Protect and Reconnect Nature
We protect and restore priority landscapes, rebuild ecological connectivity and strengthen wildlife corridors.
Recover Threatened Species
We develop long-term recovery programs for threatened species, their habitats and genetic diversity.
Build Decision-Grade Intelligence
We transform field, genetic and geospatial data into credible evidence for governments, businesses and investors.
Mobilize Finance for Nature
We connect measurable conservation outcomes with institutional, corporate and philanthropic capital.
Every project is designed to demonstrate real, lasting biodiversity recovery.
Conservation Where It Matters Most
FEATURED PROJECTS
Protecting one of Earth's most biodiverse landscapes and its critically endangered wildlife.
Saving Sumatra
Species and Landscape Protection
Jaguar Corridor
Habitat Connectivity
Connecting fragmented habitats across South America to secure the future of jaguars and countless other species.
Forest Guardians
Parrot Refuge Islands
Community Conservation
Wildlife Recovery
Supporting local communities in protecting forests through science, education, and conservation leadership.
Creating safe island sanctuaries where trafficked parrots can recover and return to the wild.
Science-led. Locally grounded. Measured over time.
OUR APPROACH
How we create Lasting Impact
Science
Our work is grounded in rigorous science and guided by leading experts in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.
Partnership
We invest in solutions that deliver measurable results today and build a healthier, more resilient planet for tomorrow.
Long Term Impact
We collaborate with governments, Indigenous peoples, local communities, and global partners to achieve lasting conservation impact.
BUILD WITH US
Bring Credibility to the Next Generation of Nature Finance
Whether you represent a government, financial institution, corporation or conservation project, we can help build the evidence required to finance measurable biodiversity outcomes.