Field Experiences

A researcher on the CI-led expedition to the Tepuyes of the Upper Nangaritza River, Ecuador recording a snake.
Conservation International is – literally – grounded in the forests, oceans, wetlands and watersheds where every element of our work begins.
Feet in the mud

From rapid scientific assessments of targeted habitats to sustained engagement with local and indigenous groups, CI is committed to the active research and scientific investigation that is required as we partner fully with thousands of groups to develop the examples and experience required to deliver change.

Whether building a "green wall" of new trees around Jakarta, Indonesia or discovering an un-named legless lizard in Brazil, CI staff is digging into the world’s most irreplaceable ecosystems – proving their value so we can protect them for generations to come.

Nature is our proving ground and our purpose: Because without nature, people cannot thrive.

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In their own words
Our scientists, staff, field communicators, and partners are telling their stories more quickly and personally than ever on the CI blog.  Tune in or subscribe to read all the latest posts.
The closest you can get to untouched wilderness from your home computer, CI's dispatches from the field take you into the action as it's happening.  Be the first to hear about amazing discoveries and see species new to science direct from the researchers and photographers in the field.
When scientists undertake fieldwork, they may have to worry about unpredictable weather events and treacherous terrain. But they may also encounter political conflict. Read some first-person accounts about working in conflict zones.



Profiles of Conservationists

Whether CI employees and partners or just people we really admire, these conservationists are leading the way and helping ensure a healthy and thriving planet for the future.  They are all faces of Team Earth.
Our feature articles highlight all of the successes CI and our partners have had in preserving life on Earth, saving land and marine habitats, and learning from the communities that make biodiversity possible.
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