We bring together scientists, conservationists, environmental campaigners and the Chagossian community, who are all devoted to discovering more about the archipelago’s unique ecosystem and wildlife – and how to conserve it.
Collaborators
UN Decade of Restoration
The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world, for the benefit of people and nature.
RSPB
RSPB works to protect, restore and create wild spaces for nature that benefit people and wildlife, from reedbed and heathland to chalk grassland and wetlands.
ZSL
ZSL is an international conservation charity driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.
Kew
With over 425 scientists, Kew’s mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
Swansea University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
The Chagossian Community
As vital stakeholders in the Chagos Archipelago, the Trust has worked and engaged with Chagossian groups for many years and a Chagossian Trustee sits on the CCT Board who leads on community engagement. The Chagossians’ history and culture play an important part in the islands’ past, present and future, and we support Chagossian communities to ensure this continues. For example, CCT works closely with the UK-based Chagossian community, where we develop new ways to engage and build capacity. This includes involving Chagossians in conservation activities, attending community events to update on scientific research happening on the islands, supporting scholarships for students to join scientific expeditions, and providing environmental education and training.
