THE FOUNDATION FOR BIODIVERSITY
Protecting Biodiversity, Restoring Ecosystems, Building Sustainable Futures
A science-led international conservation organization protecting endangered species, restoring ecosystems, and working with governments and communities to deliver measurable, verifiable biodiversity recovery.
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.
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.
By combining field science, biodiversity measurement and long-term partnerships, FFB translates complex ecological outcomes into credible, decision-grade evidence for governments, companies, funders and financial institutions while delivering lasting benefits for nature and people.
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.
Conservation Where It Matters Most
FEATURED PROJECTS
Connecting fragmented habitats across South America to secure the future of jaguars and countless other species.
Protecting one of Earth's most biodiverse landscapes and its critically endangered wildlife.
Saving Sumatra
Species and Landscape Protection
Jaguar Corridor
Habitat Connectivity
Parrot Refuge Islands
Forest Guardians
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.
WHY BIODIVERSITY MATTERS
Nature is the Foundation of Human Wellbeing.
Every forest, wetland, grassland, coral reef, and river supports complex ecosystems that regulate climate, store carbon, protect freshwater resources, pollinate crops, and sustain millions of species, including our own.
Protecting biodiversity is not simply about saving wildlife. It is about safeguarding the natural systems upon which every society and economy depends.
Healthy Ecosystems regulate climate, protect freshwater, pollinate crops and sustain economies. Protecting Biodiversity is not only about saving wildlife, its about safeguarding the natural systems upon which every society depends
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.
Join us in Protecting Biodiversity
The challenges facing nature cannot be solved by governments or conservation organizations alone.
Whether you are an individual, educator, scientist, business, philanthropist, or public institution, there is a role to play in protecting the natural world.