1% for the Planet Environmental Partner Conservation Collective knows that impact starts at the grassroots level. In other words, solving global issues means reversing the top-down philanthropy model and starting in your backyard.
The United Kingdom-based charity exists to support communities that protect nature and restore what has been lost. They have launched, funded and grown more than 20 foundations that are making change at the grassroots level, building climate resilience across the globe.
When 1% for the Planet Members give to Conservation Collective, every £1 donated unlocks £8–10 across its global network of foundations. How does that work? Its central team acts as the strategic and operational backbone for its locally-led foundations worldwide. In other words, Conservation Collective helps organizations “punch above their weight” through shared resources.
We’ve gathered a list of 1% for the Planet environmental partners that fall under Conservation Collective’s supported foundations. So, when you donate directly to Conservation Collective, you know where your dollars are creating impact.
- Antigua and Barbuda Environment Foundation mobilizes funds and expertise into impactful local initiatives that preserve Antigua and Barbuda’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
- Argosaronic Environment Foundation strengthens strategic and community-driven conservation and restoration in the Argosaronic by catalysing local action through grants and partnerships.
- Cyclades Preservation Fund creates collaborative networks to help communities in the Cyclades to follow sustainable solutions, create positive environmental behaviors and support policy-making.
- Cyprus Environment Foundation works with local communities and nature experts to protect and enhance the natural ecosystems of Cyprus.
- Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation channels funding into community-led projects that protect and restore the beauty, biodiversity and ecosystems of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
- Ibiza Preservation has a vision for Ibiza and Formentera to be a model of sustainability—where the preservation of the islands’ beauty and resources contribute to local prosperity.
- Ionian Environment Foundation supports local environmental and conservation initiatives to preserve the Ionian Islands.
- Lamu Environment Foundation uplifts grassroots conservation projects that work to restore the environment and create sustainable livelihoods.
- Lanka Environment Fund helps existing conservation initiatives in Sri Lanka by providing grant funding so organization’s can continue their local impact.
- Mallorca Preservation supports local environmental and conservation initiatives to preserve the Mallorca's natural beauty.
- Malta Environment Foundation works to regenerate Malta’s land, sea and wildlife by empowering communities, supporting impactful initiatives and driving collaboration.
- Menorca Preservation aims to preserve and restore Menorca's natural habitats and biodiversity by supporting a sustainable approach to the island's lifestyle, tourism and development.
- Sicily Environment Fund supports local environmental and conservation initiatives to protect, preserve and restore the biodiversity and ecosystems in Sicily.
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines Environment Fund supports sustainable initiatives to promote the preservation of the beauty and natural value of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines islands.
- Turquoise Coast Environment Fund aims to protect, restore and regenerate the natural beauty, biodiversity and ecosystems of the marine and coastal resources of Türkiye.
- Tuscany Environment Foundation is committed to the conservation and protection of the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Tuscan region.
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