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Galapagos Conservation Trust is the only UK-registered charity focused solely on the conservation and responsible stewardship of the Galapagos Archipelago and its unique biodiversity.

Nazca boobies with chick in Galapagos — © Leighton Lum

Our vision, mission and strategy

Our vision for Galapagos is simple: thriving islands and healthy oceans, with people at the heart of every story. A place that gives hope.

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Jen Jones with a waved albatross in Galapagos

Our team

Our team embodies our values of professionalism, creativity, inclusivity and adaptability. We are passionate about Galapagos and bring a wealth of experience from different disciplines and sectors.

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Jess Howard of GCT presenting at the PPSS workshop in Lima

Jobs and working at GCT

Find out about current vacancies and what it’s like working at Galapagos Conservation Trust.

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Monty Halls, President of Galapagos Conservation Trust

Our ambassadors

Our ambassadors are chosen for their links to Galapagos and for their passion and commitment to conservation, and range from high-profile TV presenters to direct descendants of Charles Darwin.

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Waved albatross, Española island, Galapagos

Governance

Find out more about how we are governed and about our Board of Trustees, who set our overall vision, mission, policy and goals.

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Our policies

Our policies and procedures are informed by our organisational values, and ensure that we are transparent, accountable and ethical in our operations, both in the UK and in Ecuador.

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Members of the Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Programme team

Our partners

We work collaboratively with a wide range of international partners, including governmental organisations, academic institutions and researchers, businesses and other conservation NGOs.

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