CI Ventures

About CI Ventures

CI Ventures invests in enterprises that are aligned with Conservation International’s mission of working toward a healthy, prosperous world in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, for the long-term benefit of people and all life on Earth. CI Ventures is an investment program that provides loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises that operate in the forests, oceans, and grasslands where Conservation International works​. Whether in sustainable agriculture or forestry, ecotourism, or wild fisheries, these businesses share one thing in common: a commitment to practices that benefit ecosystems and human well-being.​ CI Ventures prioritizes funding enterprises with business models to address specific local and global needs: - Protection of high-conservation value ecosystems and biodiversity - Regenerative systems for food production - Nature-positive materials and supply chains - Circular economy and resource efficiency - Technology and data for science-based project management
People
  • Gracie White, Director of Global Ocean Investments