Since 1959, the Charles Darwin Foundation has been on the frontlines of scientific research and conservation action in the Galapagos Islands. Join us on our mission to safeguard one of our planet’s most important natural treasures Discover our research and conservation programs today.

The Charles Darwin Foundation strengthens academic collaborations in Lausanne and Zurich, Switzerland

Since its inception in 1971, our Scholarship Program has enabled over 250 students from Galapagos to complete their education and pursue careers in conservation.

October 3, 2023, marks the beginning of the implementation phase of the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project, the largest and most ambitious restoration initiative currently underway in the Galapagos Islands.

Explore the Galapagos Islands' volcanic beginnings, unique biodiversity, and the global conservation efforts led by the Charles Darwin Foundation to protect them.