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The Galapagos Islands need your help

Galapagos is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, but it is also particularly vulnerable. Plastic is arriving on ocean currents, littering its beaches. Invasive species are devastating the birds, plants and the famous giant tortoises. And overfishing is taking a heavy toll on marine life.

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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

Whale shark in Galapagos
5th Nov 2024
Ocean protection Research

Tracking whale sharks from the air

The third article in our series from Dr Alex Hearn sees perseverance pay off thanks to an innovative new approach tracking whale sharks from the air.
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Microplastic pollution on Rapa Nui
31st Oct 2024
Plastic pollution

Pacific islands pay the price for the world's plastic addiction

Pacific islands such as Galapagos face a rising tide of plastic pollution brought to their shores by ocean currents, posing a threat to endemic wildlife, human health and local livelihoods.
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Galapagos giant tortoise eating fruit
29th Oct 2024
Biodiversity loss Research

Understanding the movements of giant tortoises: an interview with Cristian Peñafiel

Cristian Peñafiel, field assistant working at the Charles Darwin Foundation, shares his experience studying one of the Archipelago's most iconic residents.
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Single-use plastic bags at a food market in Galapagos
29th Oct 2024
Plastic pollution Tourism

Single-use plastics in Galapagos: A persistent problem

GCT is working with the local community in Galapagos to develop alternatives to single-use plastics, which continue to pose a serious threat despite legislation limiting their use on the Islands.
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