As Mark Rose aptly highlights in his introduction, the period of time that this report covers was an exceptionally difficult one. Conservation is a tough job in the best of circumstances, and in 2021 the practical and personal impacts of repeated lockdowns, social isolation and uncertainty have greatly compounded the effects of what we might term ‘everyday’ conservation challenges. That said, the efforts of our project and partner teams continued to have profound impacts last year with some important successes. We will never cease to be amazed by the work that FFI colleagues and partners do around the world, and we are immensely grateful for their incredible work and dedication. Our annual reporting process, which provides the data upon which this report is based, assures us that FFI’s work is impactful and allows us to monitor what is and isn’t working. This is particularly important at a time when the political and environmental context in which we are operating seems to be changing more rapidly than at any other time in living memory.
Reading this Conservation Report reminds us of the huge value of our work and gives us hope and optimism for the future. Mark, Jo, Svetlana, Jonny, Paul and Abi Fauna & Flora International – Senior Management Team If you would like more details about any of the information presented in this report, please contact Jess Betts ( jess.betts@fauna-flora.org) or Katie Lee-Brooks (katie.lee-brooks@fauna-flora.org)
Brown booby fledgling, Redonda. © Ed Marshall/FFI
A word of thanks
