Unity in nature and community

Our Impact Grant applications

The UAE will continue its role in mobilising international efforts to support environmental action, protect life, and preserve resources for future generations.

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE President

Our conservation approach

Biodiversity, Nature and People

Our conservation efforts highlight the vital connection between environmental health and human well-being. By embracing a holistic approach to conservation and sustainability, we believe that protecting all living things directly benefits humanity.

Conservation Leadership

Professional guidance is crucial for crafting a robust conservation narrative that ensures sustainability. Through effective leadership, we tackle advocacy, strategy, innovation, technology, and strategic alliances to amplify global conservation impact.

Conservation grants now open

Applications are now open for targeted species conservation related to all animal, plant, and fungi species. We support global initiatives, with a focus on critically endangered, endangered, and data-deficient species.

Our global impact

conservation projects

countries activated

species rescued from
brink of extinction

Making Headlines

Stay informed with the latest stories making waves in conservation. From new discoveries and rare species to major announcements and inspiring community efforts, we bring you the most relevant and impactful, all in one place.

Conservation Calls podcast; Toucan tales of parrots and partnerships

In this special edition of Conservation Calls, we highlight the UAE's commitment to conservation by featuring a project in Costa Rica facilitated by the UAE Embassy in San Jose. Enjoy the episode.

Razan Al Mubarak Re-elected President of the IUCN

MBZ Fund Managing Director, Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has been re-elected for a second term at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Latest episode of the Conservation Calls podcast

The Clanwilliam sandfish in South Africa, also called Onderbek, may be small, but it has an epic story to tell. Once swimming in abundance, this migratory freshwater fish is now facing some serious survival challenges.

Rediscovered after 40 years

Retracing mycologist Norberto Garrido’s footsteps has led to the rediscovery of the big puma fungus exactly 40 years later.

Stories of Biodiversity, Species and Stewards

Our collaboration with partners on the ground has led to remarkable conservation success, and the impact on biodiversity since the start of these projects is nothing short of remarkable. This is their story.

If the Fund had a voice

"If the Fund had a voice", written by our own Maya Korayem. A poignant poem that will resonate deeply with anyone passionate about conservation.

Learn more about the Fund

The Fund was built from the ground up, and our success can be attributed to all the passionate conservationists we support. Listen to some of their stories as they explain what we do.

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Apply for Conservation Funding

Are you seeking a grant of up to $25,000 to support threatened species? Conservation funding for global initiatives is available.

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