We are excited to announce that Conservation Allies has joined the Nature Crime Alliance, a global initiative that brings together governments, civil society organizations, law enforcement agencies, and businesses to tackle nature crime—illegal logging, mining, wildlife trafficking, and more—that devastate ecosystems worldwide.
A Shared Mission
Launched in 2023 and hosted by the World Resources Institute, the Nature Crime Alliance enhances collaboration across sectors and geographies to raise political will, mobilize financial resources, and bolster operational capacity to identify, disrupt, and prosecute those who profit from nature’s destruction.
This mission aligns perfectly with Conservation Allies’ work. For years, we’ve supported local conservation organizations on the front lines of environmental crime throughout Latin America, Madagascar, and Africa. We’re a founding partner of the IUCN International Ranger Awards, recognizing rangers who risk their lives to protect wildlife. In Colombia and Ecuador, we strengthen the operational capacity of groups countering illegal activities. In Madagascar, we finance environmental lawyers pursuing and prosecuting perpetrators.
“There is no time more urgent and necessary than now to work together with multi-sector partners through the Nature Crime Alliance towards the common goal of protecting nature,” said Dr. Caitlin Eschmann, Conservation Allies’ Executive Director.
Stronger Together
The Nature Crime Alliance membership connects our 49 partner organizations with a global network of expertise, law enforcement collaboration, shared tools and technologies, and greater visibility for their critical work. For the NCA, Conservation Allies brings direct connection to local organizations in biodiversity hotspots, on-the-ground intelligence, proven support models, and a network of rangers and community defenders essential to conservation success.
Our membership reflects our belief that conservation success depends on supporting those closest to the land and wildlife. Through the Alliance, we can ensure these frontline defenders have the resources, connections, and support they need to succeed in protecting our planet’s remarkable biodiversity.