May 12, 2025
Restoring Alto Velo Island: Reviving a Critical Island-Ocean Connection
Isla Alto Velo in the Dominican Republic is a key site of connection between land and sea. See our plan to protect this vital ecosystem in the Caribbean!
What We Do
Restoring islands for nature and people worldwide.
We restore islands by collaborating with local communities and employing cutting-edge technology and methods to drive impactful change around the globe.
Our Projects
We remove invasive species from islands and accelerate the recovery of native plants and animals on islands around the world.
Like you, we want to see vibrant biodiversity, resilient oceans, and thriving island communities. Our projects focus on restoring islands using proven conservation methods and innovative technologies to maximize impact.
Where do we work?
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We work in all corners of the world, from Lehua Island, Hawai’i to Floreana Island, Galápagos. Learn more about our projects and where we work by checking out our interactive map!
Our Impact
We want to create lasting change.
Through our projects, we’re seeing more than just recovered species. Scientists are documenting incredible improvements to coral reef health, restored food security , carbon sequestration, and much more. Explore our success and ongoing efforts to see how we’re making a difference for biodiversity, ocean health, and island communities around the world.
Holistically restoring islands is one of the most efficient and effective nature-based solutions, with lasting impacts on biodiversity, climate resilience, ocean health, and food security. It’s a collaborative, targeted action that produces positive results for the entire planet.
Cameron Diver
Vice President of Conservation
Project Updates
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April 22, 2025
Restoring RMI: an Adventure of Hope
Conservation is an adventure--literally! Read the tale of how Jemo and Bikar were restored, and learn how they are islands of hope for RMI.
April 9, 2025
Firman acuerdo para proteger al pingüino de Humboldt en isla Cachagua
La Municipalidad de Zapallar firmó un convenio con Island Conservation para proteger al pingüino de Humboldt y la biodiversidad de la Isla Cachagua.
April 3, 2025
A New Marine Sanctuary in the Marshalls: Bikar and Bokak
A new marine sanctuary preserves the sea around two key atolls in the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Bikar and Bokak!
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