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About Us
The mission of Galapagos Conservancy is to protect the unique biodiversity and ecosystems of Galapagos by supporting research and management, informing public policy, and building a sustainable society. Galapagos Conservancy believes in the power of collaboration, favoring investments in local and national organizations that have the authority and responsibility for protecting this extraordinary world treasure. By building partnerships and leveraging already existing capacities within Galapagos organizations, we can enhance what already exists to achieve greater success. Our unique relationship with the Government of Ecuador ensures that our institutional mission and objectives are completely aligned with Ecuador’s vision for the archipelago and its residents.
Priority Programs
- Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative
- Education for Sustainability
- Wildlife & Ecosystem Conservation
- Sustainable Society
Our Leadership
- Johannah E. Barry – Founder & President
- Dr. James Gibbs – Co-Leader, Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative
- Richard Knab – Director of Strategic Partnerships
- Washington Tapia – Director, Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative
- Roslyn Cameron – Galapagos Liaison
Featured Media
Additional Media Resources
- Galapagos Conservancy Fact Sheet
- Fernandina Expedition FAQ
- GTRI Tortoise Conservation Map
- Galapagos Conservancy Logos
- Photos for Media Use
- 2017/18 Galapagos Report (research)
- Galapagos Report prior issues
- Galapagos News (biannual newsletter)
- Galapagos Conservancy Projects
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Latest News
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Diesel Spill in Galapagos Under Control; No Wildlife Harmed
01.14.20 January 14, 2020 Galapagos made international headlines in December when a... More >
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Forty-Year Captive Breeding Program for Española Tortoises Concludes
01.10.20 January 10, 2020 Ecuador’s Environmental Ministry has decided to end... More >
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Breaking: Intensive Search on Fernandina Island Confirms the Presence of Tortoises
12.09.19 December 9, 2019 The discovery of a giant tortoise on Fernandina Island... More >
Latest Blog Posts
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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Darwin Volcano Tortoises, Part II
By Diego Andino Robalino, Biologist and Naturalist Guide with the Galapagos... More >
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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Darwin Volcano Tortoises, Part I
By Wacho Tapia, Director of the Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative. Leer... More >
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Night adventures in the Enchanted Isles: In Search of Galapagos Short-Eared Owls on Floreana Island
By Paula A. Casta o, Island Restoration Specialist and Wildlife Veterinarian... More >
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