3,049Grants to

1,860(Sub)Species

Case Study Map

There are currently 1214 case studies available to view with selected filtering.



The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded $28,744,053 to 3049 conservation projects for all species types with all IUCN classifications throughout the world. Project managers that have decided to publish their projects, are illustrated on the map below.

Puerto Rican crested toad

Determining population size and habitat usage is critical for the restoration of breeding sites for the Puerto Rican crested toad

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530423) - Puerto Rican crested toad - Awarded $15,450 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 222530423 - Awarded $15,450 on December 20, 2022
Sulawesi forest turtle

In search of Leucocephalon yuwonoi and Indotestudo forstenii: mapping the distribution, documenting the habitat destruction, and enhancing the locals' protection.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 220530279) - Sulawesi forest turtle - Awarded $5,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 220530279 - Awarded $5,000 on December 20, 2022
Blue-throated Hillstar

Saving the endemic and critically endangered Blue-throated Hillstar from extinction in Cerro de Arcos, Ecuador (Fase II)

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530039) -  Blue-throated Hillstar - Awarded $19,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 222530039 - Awarded $19,000 on December 20, 2022
Sunda Pangolin

Using Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM) to reduce pangolin poaching activity in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530616) - Sunda Pangolin - Awarded $9,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 222530616 - Awarded $9,000 on December 20, 2022
Nile lechwe

Saving the endangered Nile lechwe (Kobus megaceros) in Gambella, Ethiopia through community-based conservation

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530186) - Nile lechwe  - Awarded $10,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 222530186 - Awarded $10,000 on December 20, 2022
Red-bellied monkey

The population, behavioral-ecology, and conservation of threatened primate species in Southern Benin.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222526037) - Red-bellied monkey - Awarded $11,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 222526037 - Awarded $11,000 on December 20, 2022
Asian elephant

This project utilizes AI cameras and thermal drones to establish an early warning system for human-elephant conflict mitigation, benefiting farmers by alerting them to nearby elephants, and ecotourism operators by guiding tourists to designated elephant viewing areas. We therefore aim to address human-elephant conflicts, promote sustainable tourism, support local livelihoods and conserve/build local values for elephants.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530290) - Asian elephant - Awarded $10,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 222530290 - Awarded $10,000 on December 20, 2022
Pampas cat

Saving one of the last populations of Leopardus munoai in the border of Brazil and Uruguay

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 220529452) - Pampas cat - Awarded $5,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 220529452 - Awarded $5,000 on December 20, 2022
Andean cat

Small wild cats in the Shadows of central Chile: Highlighting the existence of Andean cat, Pampas cat, and Guigna in high human urbanized areas. The last wild wild cats areas in central Chile a hot spot of biodiversity in extinction process.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530234) - Andean cat - Awarded $8,500 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 222530234 - Awarded $8,500 on December 20, 2022
Colo-Colo Cat

Conservation initiatives to prevent human-pampas cat conflict and minimize the impact of domestic animals. Mapuche chickens to prevent attacks and vaccination campaign.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 220530013) - Colo-Colo Cat - Awarded $5,000 on December 20, 2022
Project No. 220530013 - Awarded $5,000 on December 20, 2022