Protect our planet acre by acre
Select a project you want to support. 100% of funds go to the local in-country partner.
The funds support the designation of the new protected area.
When the location is complete, you will receive an email with the news!
FAQs
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Species are losing habitat. Conservation Imperatives represent the “Rarity Layer” of the Global Safety Net — a vision for biodiversity, cultural and climate thriving. If we protect the habitat of the Rare species on Earth, we prevent the most immediate extinctions.
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This website is to connect people who want to fund the protection of Conservation Imperatives sites, with the conservation organizations on the ground. All funds go to the local-grantees, and Conserve.org covers the cost of the site research, diligence and administration.
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Your donation funds the creation of a new Permanent Protected Area. This establishes the initial designation — such as an Indigenous Protected Area or a National or Regional Park. There is more to do after this is done, but this first step is critical.
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A global map of “Conservation Imperatives” sites were published in Frontiers Journal in 2024. This is 1.2% of the planet’s land surface. The goal is to support locally-led conservation protection of these sites.