We are thrilled to announce the addition of three remarkable organizations to our growing network of conservation partners—bringing our total to 47 partners worldwide. These new collaborations not only strengthen our mission to protect the world’s most threatened ecosystems and empower local conservation leaders, but also mark an exciting expansion into regions where conservation support is urgently needed yet often under-resourced. By partnering with grassroots organizations in these areas, we are able to help channel critical funding and technical assistance into places where biodiversity is both extraordinarily rich and under severe threat.
Meet our newest allies:
Asociación Ecológica de San Marcos de Ocotepeque (AESMO) – Honduras
Founded in 1990 by community members in western Honduras, AESMO has pioneered a Shared Governance Model that unites local governments, cooperatives, and communities to protect vital cloud forests and watersheds that sustain over 250,000 people in Honduras and El Salvador. These cloud forests are critical habitats for many unique and threatened species, including a variety of orchids, amphibians, and migratory birds that depend on intact forest cover. AESMO’s participatory approach balances conservation with food security and resilience, addressing deforestation and water scarcity in one of Central America’s most threatened regions.
Belantara Foundation – Indonesia
Working across Sumatra and Kalimantan, Belantara Foundation combines science-driven conservation with community development. From restoring peatlands and planting native trees to reducing human–elephant conflict and empowering youth through education, their programs protect iconic species like the Sumatran tiger, orangutan, and elephant, along with countless other endemic plants and animals. As a new member of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), Belantara is driving sustainable landscape management in some of the world’s most biodiverse—and at-risk—ecosystems.
Te Ipukarea Society – Cook Islands
Based in Rarotonga, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is the Cook Islands’ leading voice for protecting te ipukarea, “our heritage.” Through advocacy, education, and community action, TIS tackles threats from invasive species, overfishing, and emerging risks like deep-sea mining. Their conservation work focuses heavily on safeguarding native birds, including important breeding populations of shearwaters and petrels that are vulnerable to invasive predators. Their efforts blend traditional knowledge with modern conservation science to protect the islands’ rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity for future generations.
These partnerships not only broaden our geographic impact but also bring fresh strategies and inspiring local leadership into our shared mission. From the cloud forests of Central America to the coral reefs of the South Pacific, Conservation Allies is committed to supporting these already highly-effective organizations with the funding, tools, and visibility they need to thrive.