Facilitated and summarized by Rebecca Goodman Our recent in-person Reimagining Global Conservation Commons discussion at Georgetown University and follow-on virtual webinar brought together conservation practitioners, former government officials, and philanthropy leaders to explore one of the central questions facing the future of U.S. international conservation funding: How should funding portfolios balance large and small awards?…
The loss of U.S. leadership in global conservation is devastating for local livelihoods, wildlife, forests, oceans, and human health. The disruption also creates a rare window to shape what comes next. Until early 2025, U.S. investment in global conservation was roughly $500 million a year across 60+ countries. With that funding halted, there is a…