The Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF) and the Airbus Foundation have selected six projects to receive support through the fourth Satellites for Biodiversity Award, giving practitioners access to state-of-the-art satellite imagery, advanced Earth Observation tools and technical expertise to detect threats, monitor change and contribute to the restoration of threatened ecosystems.

The inaugural cohort brings together participants from government authorities, NGOs, academic institutions and municipal bodies, with expertise spanning field operations, control rooms, laboratories and technical infrastructure. 

Could you be our next team member keeping conservation technology running in some of the world’s most critical landscapes?

We recently joined global partners at the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, that brought together practitioners, policymakers and innovators to explore how equity, inclusion and collaboration can shape the future of conservation technology.

Kenya Wildlife Service, with support from the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF), Actility by Netmore and Konza Technopolis, has launched a nationally available sovereign LoRa Network Server (LNS) for wildlife conservation.  

CCF and UNDP have co-developed the Conservation Biodiversity Digital Readiness Assessments (CB-DRA) to help countries strengthen the digital foundations needed to turn biodiversity data into coordinated action. 

From Kenya to Vietnam, CCF’s Protected Area Technician (PAT) program is hitting the field, classrooms and global conferences — building the hands-on tech capacity conservationists need to protect wildlife in a digital age.

CCF announces the launch of an AI-powered decision-support tool that helps conservation practitioners identify the most effective IoT (Internet of Things) devices for data collection, while inviting users to contribute field reviews that advance shared learning.

Applications for the first round of 2026 Protected Area Technician (PAT) Scholarships are now open — your opportunity to take your conservation career to the next level.

Expert-led online course, in-field training and sponsored internships aim to kick-start local careers in conservation technology.

The Connected Conservation Foundation and Airbus Foundation launch the Ecosystem Insight Hub to accelerate innovative conservation methods that integrate very high-resolution satellite imagery, Artificial Intelligence and field data to monitor and protect nature, for people and the planet.

A collaboration between The Safari Collection Footprint Trust, Narok County Government, 51 Degrees, Cisco, Actility and the Connected Conservation Foundation is deploying LoRaWAN technology for wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism in the Maasai Mara.

Read about our collaborative conservation and community achievements made in 2023-2024.

Championing the use of cutting-edge satellite imagery with up to 15HD resolution to tackle nature loss and promote ecosystem preservation amid the looming threat of the sixth mass extinction.

Here is a round-up of success stories Connected Conservation is proud to support, highlighting the collaboration of people power and technology for rhino conservation.

The Satellites for Biodiversity Award, Round 2, has granted access to cutting-edge high-resolution satellite imagery donated by the Airbus Foundation, along with ESRI software and essential funding, training and specialised technology support from Connected Conservation Foundation. 

The Connected Conservation Foundation recently had the honour of addressing the United Nations in New York and the ITU Event in Geneva on March 4th, 2024 for World Wildlife Day. 

A new collaboration between African Parks, Cisco and Connected Conservation Foundation, is delivering dependable, managed internet access for both Starlink and terrestrial services, empowering data-driven conservation efforts.

Nestled in the heart of South Africa, Madikwe Game Reserve is embarking on a cutting-edge journey of technological integration to counter rhino poaching and strengthen the ongoing success of its rewilding initiatives. 

Meet the judging panel for Round 4 of the Satellites for Biodiversity Award.

We are thrilled to announce the official registration and approval for our South African non-profit arm, an exciting step forward for the Connected Conservation Foundation.

Equipping conservation managers with a compass to select and evaluate the most impactful tools.

On World Rhino Day, we’re celebrating our collaboration with passionate partners who are driving proven and innovative technology solutions to protect rhinos against poachers, monitor their habitats and create safe havens where rhinos can roam free. 

Satellite imagery is transforming conservation. By allowing scientists and practitioners to take an inventory of Earth’s surface and measure changes, we can now understand ecosystem dynamics at a level of detail like never before. 

Inspired by an intimate moment with a rhino not long after his son was born, South African golfer, Justin Walters, talks us through his mission to unite golfers in raising crucial funds and awareness for rhino conservation.

On International Women’s Day 2022, we're shining the light on three female leaders who are pioneering and using technology to protect our natural world.

Transformative approaches are needed to tackle the world’s most pressing biodiversity issues.