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Every species on Earth plays a unique role. Endangered Species International (ESI)works with local partners worldwide to protect the extraordinary species we all rely on. Immerse yourself in the extraordinaryand help save nature.
This is a selection of the projects we are running to help restore our amazing green and blue planet.
Restoring and protection rainforest
We plantnative trees that could save us all. We plant trees that are binging back incredible biodiversity, and offer a chance to maybe trees to regenerate naturally. With our onsite tree nurseries composed of hundreds different native species we thrive to restore diversity of life. We use ecological intervention to bring back resilient rainforest.
Tackling human wildlife conflicts
Human-Wildlife Conflict is fast becoming a serious threat to the survival of many endangered species in the world such as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigrissumatrae) and the Asian lion (Panthera leo persica). Engaging local communities in conservation efforts can empower them to manage wildlife populations and reduce conflicts. Implementing effective livestock management practices, such as fencing and herding techniques, can reduce the risk of livestock predation by carnivore
We protect and help 240 endangered species. Three remarkable endangered animal we protect:
African Elephant
When it comes to African elephants, we are passionate about their conservation. Research has shown us that protected areas positively impact elephant abundance because management interventions have reduced poaching rates inside these areas compared to non-protected forests. Law enforcement to control the illegal ivory trade, along with the effective management and protection of large, remote national parks, will be critical for the successful conservation of forest elephants. That is why ESI is working tirelessly to create and effectively manage rainforest protected areas within the forest elephant's home range.
Western Lowland Gorilla
ESI is a leading NGO when it comes to protecting gorillas. We have been involved in supporting gorilla conservation since 2008, and our field conservation programs are growing stronger and showing clear results each year. We have already stopped the poaching of gorillas in our vast project sites in Congo, but our work is not yet done. We need to continue to protect and restore their wild habitats and monitor wild gorillas to guard against illegal poaching. Together, we can expand their populations and ensure the protection of their vital rainforests.
The Philippine Tarsier
ESI is a leading group in protecting this endemic and one of the smallest primates. It is endemic to the Philippine archipelago and depends on remaining secondary rainforests. ESI supported the creation of a tarsier sanctuary in the Philippines and monitors their populations. Our recent study showed tarsiers are struggling to sleep during the daytime (they are nocturnal), and this, coupled with other human threats, could lead to their sharp decline.
For trash free oceans
The planet is drowning in plastic, with dire impacts on wildlife, ecosystems, and human health.ESI has been a global and regional player in eliminating and reducing ocean plastic pollution especially in the most affected places like in Southeast Asia. ESI has been working in many fronts including, but not limited to, on the ground plastic awareness amongst the youth, advancing the upcoming UN plastic treaty, conducting coastal cleanup, and supporting initiative to ban single-use plastics. Join us to stop this global crisis.
Protecting and restoring coral reefs
The coral reef ecosystem, besides being an amazing underwater sight to behold, is also a bastion of marine biodiversity and life. While coral reefs occupy less than 0.1% of the total ocean surface area, they are home to more than 9 million species, or at least 25% of all marine creatures. ESI is actively involved in coral reef conservation and restoration efforts, particularly within the Coral Triangle region in Southeast Asia. Join us; together with our ocean partners, we are making waves for coral recovery and the ocean's health.
To contribute to that goal by 2030, we intend with other groups to conserve 4 billion hectares—that is more than 10% of the world’s ocean area—while working with local communities on solutions that help to recover and protect one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet: coral reefs and their inhabitants like sharks and sea turtles.
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