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Little vermilion flycatcher in Galapagos

30 years of Galapagos Conservation Trust

We have celebrated some amazing conservation success stories over the last three decades, and we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved with your help.

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Galapagos giant tortoise

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Santiago land iguana project, Galapagos

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Find out how our projects are helping to restore degraded island habitats, conserve threatened species and protect the seas around Galapagos.
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Waved albatross on Española island, Galapagos

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What we do

Galapagos Conservation Trust was founded in 1995 and is the only UK-registered charity to focus exclusively on the conservation and sustainable development of the Galapagos Archipelago and its unique biodiversity. We work with scientists, authorities, NGOs and local communities to tackle key threats to the unique biodiversity of Galapagos, including invasive species, plastic pollution, climate change and overfishing. Together with our project partners we gather the evidence needed for maximum conservation outcomes, whilst ensuring strong educational and communications campaigns garner public and political support for interventions.

Our impact

Blue-footed booby's feet, Galapagos Islands

85 p

in every £1 we raise goes directly towards conservation in Galapagos

Mosquera island, Galapagos

18.9 %

of Ecuadorian waters are now protected

The Galapagos land iguana, an important ecosystem engineer

£ 1.8 m

raised in 2023 – our best year yet

Galapagos sea lions

30 %

by 2030 – our goal for ocean protection

The latest from our blog

Alice Marks, Sarah Hutchison, Sylvia Earle and Jess Howard at UNOC3
26th Jun 2025
Ocean protection

GCT at the United Nations Ocean Conference

After an amazing week at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, Jess Howard reflects on what she learned, shared and felt during an event dedicated to the future of our oceans.
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Aldabra giant tortoise on a beach in the Seychelles
13th Jun 2025
Evolution and genetics Island restoration

Aldabra and Galapagos giant tortoises: A shared evolutionary story

We take a look at the parallel histories of Aldabra and Galapagos giant tortoises, and the ways in which both are now helping to restore island ecosystems.
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Española mockingbird
28th May 2025
Evolution and genetics History of Galapagos

On the Origin of Natural Selection Webinar 2025

At our webinar on 27 May, Dr Henry Nicholls discussed the importance of Galapagos to Charles Darwin and the impact that his thinking has had on how we see the Islands today.
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Blue-footed booby in flight, Isabela
23rd May 2025
Tourism

A responsible traveller’s guide to booking a Galapagos holiday

Whether you're planning a cruise, a land-based tour or a diving expedition, it's important to make sure that you're booking your Galapagos holiday with a responsible operator.
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