Center for Conservation Innovation

Science, technology, and policy for better conservation outcomes

Conservation Science

Leading and collaborating on cutting-edge, peer-review science

Technology

Creating apps and maps backed by tech like AI and computer vision

Policy Analysis

Developing next-generation conservation policy

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In the Center for Conservation Innovation at Defenders of Wildlife, we work at the intersection of science, technology, and policy to find creative, practical solutions for better conservation.

Science

We lead and collaborate on original research into the realities of how conservation laws and policies are implemented.

Technology

We develop and deploy new technologies to collect and communicate actionable conservation data.

Policy

We think creatively about how science, technology, and policy are developed together and advocate for tightly integrated solutions.

Timeline-based infographic of highlights of CCI's accomplishments from FY 2021.

CCI FY2021 Highlights

Highlights of CCI’s accomplishments - outputs linked to outcomes - in FY 2021.

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Getting to 30x30

Research from CCI combines biodiversity, ecosystem carbon, and protected areas data to set a baseline and guide policy for protecting 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030

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Getting to 30x30

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Protecting areas for climate adaptation will be essential to ensuring greater opportunity for …
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Targeting current species ranges and carbon stocks fails to conserve biodiversity in a changing climate: opportunities to support climate adaptation under 30x30

The U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) is widely considered the strongest wildlife protection law in …
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Consequences of Resource Limitations on ESA Implementation

Conservationists need a platform with tools tailored to our needs, like Microsoft Office and …
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Talks & Outreach

Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act provides that non-federal entities can obtain Incidental …
2022-10-25 Virtual
National HCP Coalition

Nearly 200 countries have developed various forms of biodiversity strategies, but the United States …
2022-03-13 remote
In Search of a National Biodiversity Strategy
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