Synchronicity Earth

Synchronicity Earth We act to address overlooked and underfunded conservation challenges for globally threatened species and ecosystems. Welcome to the world of conservation!

We achieve our mission through research, action, funding and inspiration. Whether you are looking for projects and initiatives to support or are interested to know more about conservation in general and what Synchronicity Earth does, you have found your source of information. We hope to be able to inspire you to find your way into conservation! Vision: A world in which biological and cultural dive

rsity are valued, celebrated, and flourishing. Mission: We champion effective global conservation action and approaches for overlooked and underfunded species and ecosystems. Our strategy

Conservation: Increased action and funding to efficiently protect overlooked and underfunded species. Capacity: Amplify marginalised voices by creating a collaborative, well-funded, equipped and resilient sector. Culture: Champion biological and cultural diversity to address systemic drivers of biodiversity loss within industrialised nations. Our values

Trust: We foster trusting relationships by listening, respecting diverse views, and providing flexible support to partners for impactful outcomes. Flexibility: We collaborate, learn, and adapt to amplify impact, recognising the need for change when it leads to greater results. Fairness: We embrace diversity in people, ideas, and approaches to build a more inclusive, resilient conservation sector. Care: We deeply care for nature, our partners, and future generations, nurturing relationships and valuing the environment. Creativity: We innovate and connect diverse voices to tackle conservation challenges in the world’s most threatened regions. Flourishing Diversity: We aim for flourishing diversity in our team, partnerships, and landscapes to support people and ecosystems for the future.

Has it been a week since the IUCN World Conservation Congress already? As our travelling conservationists settle back in...
22/10/2025

Has it been a week since the IUCN World Conservation Congress already?

As our travelling conservationists settle back into their day-to-day, lots of us participating (both in person and online) are reflecting on shared wisdom, following up on new connections, and pursuing new areas of interest after the exciting chaos that made up our crammed Congress schedules.

Our new Co-Director, Helen Tugendhat, has taken time to think about the highlights of the Congress as her first opportunity to meet lots of our partners, and her first time attending the event representing a funder organisation.

https://www.synchronicityearth.org/iucn-world-conservation-congress-2025/



[ID: Carousel of images from the Congress, showing the Members Assembly and events, with captions reading: What happened at the IUCN World Conservation Congress? Our Co-Director Helen Tugendhat reflects on the highlights. Over 10,000 people engaged across the two parts of the Congress: 1. The Forum (an open space for exchange and debate between anyone who registers to attend) 2. The Member’s Assembly
(where members of the Union debate and approve policy and programming for IUCN) Over 35 of our partners attended, with many speaking at events on topics such as decolonising conservation, youth participation, and innovative funding. Read Helen’s reflection on our website to learn more about the highlights of the IUCN World Conservation Congress.]

🏆 The first winners of the Accelerator Award have been announced!At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Reverse the Re...
16/10/2025

🏆 The first winners of the Accelerator Award have been announced!

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Reverse the Red announced the nine conservation organisations to receive the award's $15,000 grant and additional strategic, promotional, and network support.

Each project has a 12-month strategy to accelerate the recovery of a threatened species, and the winners ranged from an Endangered mushroom from South America to a Critically Endangered freshwater fish from South Africa.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Our new trustee Dr Simon Stuart has been recognised by the IUCN for outstanding contributions to conservation!Bringing S...
15/10/2025

Our new trustee Dr Simon Stuart has been recognised by the IUCN for outstanding contributions to conservation!

Bringing Simon onto our board adds a trustee with extensive governance and conservation experience who we has been a close ally and team member of Synchronicity Earth for many years.

We are so proud that he has received this recognition from the IUCN and look forward to working with him in his new role.

Please see our link in bio or today’s story to learn more about Simon’s achievements and appointment to our Board of Trustees.



[ID: 1) World Conservation Congress News: Our new trustee Dr Simon Stuart recognised by IUCN for outstanding contributions to the conservation of nature. Inset image of Simon smiling and border illustration of forest with mountains that continues across carousel as you swipe. 2) Simon has spent most of his career with the IUCN. In his eight years as Chair of the Species Survival Commission, he guided the development of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species alongside Prof
Georgina Mace. Image of IUCN Red List latest 60 year publication labelled ‘World’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species’ 3) From 2012 to 2016, Simon worked alongside Penny Langhammer to facilitate the creation of a global standard to identify the precise places that are the ‘crown jewels’ for biodiversity conservation:
Key Biodiversity Areas. 4) Simon’s work has led to the identification of key overlooked conservation priorities and guided the formation of several of Synchronicity Earth’s programmes. Pangolin image: 23% of species in South and Southeast Asia. Fish image: 25% of freshwater species. Frog image: 36% of amphibian species are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red List. Reached character limit, rest in alt text]

🎉 Congratulations to our Co-Founder Jessica Sweidan for winning the Reimagining Conservation Award! The IUCN Commissio...
14/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our Co-Founder Jessica Sweidan for winning the Reimagining Conservation Award!

The IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP) award is presented to an individual or initiative that has boldly challenged traditional conservation models and helped shape inclusive, transformative approaches centred on human rights, cultural values, and ecological integrity.

In addition to her role as Founding Trustee at Synchronicity Earth, Jessica has been an IUCN Patron of Nature since 2012, is an Honorary Conservation Fellow at the Zoological Society of London (), and acts as an advisor for many organisations, including the Environmental Funders Network, Action for Conservation, and Daughters for Earth.

Across her many roles and networks, Jessica brings an open-minded, collaborative approach that centres on highlighting overlooked issues and making conservation spaces more inclusive and participatory.

We’re very proud of the way Jessica’s values and passion have helped influence waves of change across the conservation sector, and are delighted that she has been honored by IUCN CEESP at the World Conservation Congress.

🌊 Kristina Gjerde launches Ocean Stewardship Award 🏆 Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Kristina has announc...
11/10/2025

🌊 Kristina Gjerde launches Ocean Stewardship Award 🏆

Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Kristina has announced a new award to recognise and empower early-career change-makers committed to safeguarding the high and deep seas.

The award will not only provide financial support but also mentorship, training, and access to an international network of experienced and committed experts from all disciplines working at the forefront of global ocean conservation.

Given Synchronicity Earth’s long-term support of Kristina’s work, and the aim of our Ocean Programme to protect overlooked marine ecosystems such as the high and deep seas, our team has been delighted to partner with Kristina and her family in setting up this award.

https://www.synchronicityearth.org/award-for-early-career-marine-conservationists/

What does reimagining conservation mean to you? 🌱Come join us at the Reimagining Conservation pavilion to discuss this a...
08/10/2025

What does reimagining conservation mean to you? 🌱

Come join us at the Reimagining Conservation pavilion to discuss this and much more – from relationships with the more-than-human, to shifting power in philanthropy.

You'll find us just behind Central Stage, Disruptive Innovation & Technology in Exhibition Hall 8 (marked 8.4)

Over the course of the Congress we will hear from Indigenous and local community leaders, as well as scientists and speakers from across the environment sector, including Helen Tugendhat, Jessica Sweidan, Jessica Grefa and Jean Bihini Won wa Musiti.

More details on the sessions we are hosting below! 👇

Attending the World Conservation Congress and interested in learning more about the youth movement?Our Chrysalis Youth F...
07/10/2025

Attending the World Conservation Congress and interested in learning more about the youth movement?

Our Chrysalis Youth Fund, Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), and The Iris Project recently launched an effort to map the current funding landscape for the youth biodiversity movement and figure out how to fill the gaps.

This is because, despite growing recognition of youth leadership in biodiversity and ecological justice, little funding reaches youth-led initiatives. Too often, support is paternalistic, piecemeal, and low-trust.

If you're attending the World Conservation Congress, join us for a discussion on how research, convenings, and a youth–funder cohort are reimagining what counts as “expertise,” building trust, and creating youth-led strategies to move both money and power.

📅 October 10, 13:00
🏫 Youth Pavilion, WCC 2025

[ID: A vibrant poster advertising the 'Funding Futures: Understanding Biodiversity Youth Funding Landscapes' session at the World Conservation Congress on October 10, 13:00, at the Youth Pavilion. The Congress, GYBN, Synchronicity Earth, and the Iris Project have logos across the top. Four young people looking excited are at the centre of a graphic with illustrations of funding flows around them, and a banner reads: Let's reimagine how we fund change. ]

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is next week! 🌎��Synchronicity Earth team members and over 30 of our partners will ...
02/10/2025

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is next week! 🌎��

Synchronicity Earth team members and over 30 of our partners will be attending to amplify Indigenous and local voices, champion overlooked species and ecosystems, and push for more inclusive, equitable conservation.��

We’ll be posting updates about events we are supporting, hosting, and attending over the next few days. ��

But first, what exactly is the IUCN WCC, why does it matter, and why are we attending? 👇

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is next week! 🌍Synchronicity Earth team members and over 30 of our partners will be...
02/10/2025

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is next week! 🌍

Synchronicity Earth team members and over 30 of our partners will be attending to amplify Indigenous and local voices, champion overlooked species and ecosystems, and push for more inclusive, equitable conservation.

We’ll be posting updates about events we are supporting, hosting, and attending over the next few days.

But first, what exactly is the IUCN WCC, why does it matter, and why are we attending? 👆

“Youth have a right to access, utilise, and steward our natural resources in a sustainable way.”Such a powerful reminder...
01/10/2025

“Youth have a right to access, utilise, and steward our natural resources in a sustainable way.”

Such a powerful reminder from Simon Molo, a young person speaking at the intergenerational dialogue held by our partner LANCCI (Laikipia North Community Conservation Initiative).

LANCCI supports communities and the young people with biodiversity conservation initiatives in Kenya’s Laikipia North Constituency, which is predominantly inhabited by the Indigenous Il Laikipia Maasai whose main source of livelihoods is livestock keeping.

LANCCI is currently supporting seven school conservation clubs, and the young people they work with are trained in soil and water conservation as well as participating in land restoration projects.

Through these activities, they hope to inspire future leaders with visions of environmental sustainability from a young age.



[ID: These images show young people and elders in Kenya coming together through LANCCI, a youth-led initiative focused on conservation and peacebuilding. The photos capture a group gathered outside a community building, participants sitting in dialogue indoors, a local artist speaking during the discussion, and youth leader Makina Sinore sharing her perspective. Together, they highlight how intergenerational knowledge, culture, and community action are being used to protect biodiversity and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.]

"Youth have a right to access, utilise, and steward our natural resources in a sustainable way.” Such a powerful reminde...
01/10/2025

"Youth have a right to access, utilise, and steward our natural resources in a sustainable way.”

Such a powerful reminder from Simon Molo, a young person speaking at the intergenerational dialogue held by our partner LANCCI (Laikipia North Community Conservation Initiative).

LANCCI supports communities and the young people with biodiversity conservation initiatives in Kenya’s Laikipia North Constituency, which is predominantly inhabited by the Indigenous Il Laikipia Maasai whose main source of livelihoods is livestock keeping.

LANCCI is currently supporting seven school conservation clubs, and the young people they work with are trained in soil and water conservation as well as participating in land restoration projects.

Through these activities, they hope to inspire future leaders with visions of environmental sustainability from a young age.



[ID: These images show young people and elders in Kenya coming together through LANCCI, a youth-led initiative focused on conservation and peacebuilding. The photos capture a group gathered outside a community building, participants sitting in dialogue indoors, a local artist speaking during the discussion, and youth leader Makina Sinore sharing her perspective. Together, they highlight how intergenerational knowledge, culture, and community action are being used to protect biodiversity and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.]

For six weeks over summer, we welcomed two interns join the Synchronicity Earth team: Juno Hassan and Taymar Robinson. T...
30/09/2025

For six weeks over summer, we welcomed two interns join the Synchronicity Earth team: Juno Hassan and Taymar Robinson.

They each had the opportunity to work across our Programmes, Philanthropy, and Communications teams – taking on tasks ranging from crafting social media posts to producing regional analysis reports.

At the end of their internship they came together for a reflective Q&A, sharing their highlights, challenges, and insights from their time at Synchronicity Earth and working in the conservation sector.

https://www.synchronicityearth.org/internship-juno-and-taymar/

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