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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Waltheria ovata Cav.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa
Sustainability for Conservation

While the Galapagos Islands remain one of the best-conserved destinations in the world, they are faced with numerous challenges that are derived from growth in tourism and local population. The Charles Darwin Foundation is investigating how sustainable practices across multiple sectors such as urban planning and energy can mitigate these impacts while enhancing local community well-being through the health of the islands' socio-ecosystems.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
María Igual/CDF
Historic Breeding Season for Galápagos Landbirds

This year’s breeding season brought record success for the Little Vermilion Flycatcher with 39 fledglings, while the Critically Endangered Mangrove Finch continues to be a conservation priority. Discover how science, habitat restoration, and innovation are reshaping the future of Galápagos birds—and why this season marks a breakthrough in conservation.

Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758
Species Database Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Croton scouleri Hook. f.
Species Database Croton scouleri Hook. f.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF