2,616Grants to

1,648(Sub)Species

Who we are

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund seeks to empower species conservation efforts and programmes globally, embodying the deep-rooted commitment of both the government and the people of Abu Dhabi to preserve our natural heritage.

To date we have supported over 2600 projects across 160 countries where we rediscovered, reintroduced and protected over 1600 species from extinction.

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هو الجهة التي تقوم

يسعى صندوق محمد بن زايد للحفاظ على الكائنات الحية إلى تمكين جهود وبرامج الحفاظ على الأنواع على مستوى العالم ، بما يجسد الإلتزام الراسخ لكل من حكومة وشعب أبوظبي بالحفاظ على تراثنا الطبيعي.

الأقسام التالية من موقعنا متاحة باللغة العربية.


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Partner projects

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund’s project management portfolio provides guidance for managing any type of conservation project on behalf of a caring Corporate with philanthropic interests.

These large-scale projects are often longer in duration and require a more hands-on approach.


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What's new at The Fund?

At the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, we are continuously looking for conservation of threatened species that are usually overlooked - the less charismatic ones. Our latest initiative involves experimenting with funding for soil biota and threatened soil species. This would be for multicellular species and would not include bacteria and viruses.

To learn more or apply for funding visit the link below.

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Small grant case studies

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 13254964) - Chilenito - Awarded $15,000

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Chilenito (Eriosyce chilensis)
Project number 13254964
Awarded Amount: $15,000

The present study aims to explore the demographic tendencies of Eriosyce chilensis, a species distributed in an extremely narrow coastal strip in the Mediterranean zone at central Chile. To infer the demographic tendencies of E. chilensis we will conduct detailed mapping of the species distribution, filogeographic analyses and reproductive experiments. spatial, genetic and experimental tools.