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The Satellites for Biodiversity Award, Round 2, has granted access to Airbus' cutting-edge high-resolution satellites, as well as essential funding, training and specialised technology support from Connected Conservation Foundation. Bolstering local conservation efforts, safeguarding species teetering on the brink of extinction, where urgent action is needed to preserve these dwindling populations and their habitats.

The Connected Conservation Foundation recently had the honour of addressing the United Nations in New York and the ITU Event in Geneva on March 4th, 2024 for World Wildlife Day. 

A new collaboration between African Parks, Cisco and Connected Conservation Foundation, is delivering dependable, managed internet access for both Starlink and terrestrial services, empowering data-driven conservation efforts.

Nestled in the heart of South Africa, Madikwe Game Reserve is embarking on a cutting-edge journey of technological integration to counter rhino poaching and strengthen the ongoing success of its rewilding initiatives. 

We are thrilled to announce the official registration and approval for our South African non-profit arm, an exciting step forward for the Connected Conservation Foundation.

Supporting conservation projects where high-resolution satellite imagery can provide solutions to help protect and restore wildlife populations and their habitats.

In celebration of National Space Week, the second edition of the 'Satellites for Biodiversity Award' takes flight. Its mission propels the adoption of very high-resolution satellite imagery to address the global loss of wildlife and accelerate habitat preservation and efforts to confront the imminent sixth mass extinction event.

The Connected Conservation Foundation and Airbus Foundation are proud to announce the winners of its Satellites for Biodiversity Award and launch of a Masai Mara Satellite Sandbox to accelerate the application and learning of using VHR data for safeguarding endangered species and natural ecosystems from space.

Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) and Connected Conservation are safeguarding Kenya's most vulnerable species and natural resources with Africa’s largest landscape-wide IoT (Internet of Things) conservation network. 

Read about our collaborative conservation achievements made in 2021- 2022.

Paul Marks, PGA master professional, has joined forces with Birdies4Rhinos to support Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF) in their efforts to protect rhinos and their natural habitats in Africa.

Equipping conservation managers with a compass to select and evaluate the most impactful tools.

Connected Conservation Foundation joins Airbus Foundation, Northern Rangelands Trust, Madikwe Futures Company NPC, NTT Ltd and Microsoft to investigate.

Connected Conservation Foundation and Airbus Foundation have today announced a new grant: ‘Satellites for Biodiversity Award’, to accelerate the use of high-resolution satellite imagery for biodiversity conservation.  

On World Rhino Day, we’re celebrating our collaboration with passionate partners who are driving proven and innovative technology solutions to protect rhinos against poachers, monitor their habitats and create safe havens where rhinos can roam free. 

Satellite imagery is transforming conservation. By allowing scientists and practitioners to take an inventory of Earth’s surface and measure changes, we can now understand ecosystem dynamics at a level of detail like never before. 

Inspired by an intimate moment with a rhino not long after his son was born, South African golfer, Justin Walters, talks us through his mission to unite golfers in raising crucial funds and awareness for rhino conservation.

On International Women’s Day 2022, we're shining the light on three female leaders who are pioneering and using technology to protect our natural world.

Connected Conservation Foundation proudly recognised at COP15 as one of the world’s “100+ Biodiversity Practices and Actions”.

New signed agreement couples high-res satellite imagery with cutting edge AI and on-the-ground conservation technology.

Transformative approaches are needed to tackle the world’s most pressing biodiversity issues.

Read about our results and successes for the year ending June 2020. It was a time where we saw the start of the global pandemic and the onset of many challenges for conservation programmes globally.

The panel that will be reviewing the project proposals.