Galapagos Conservation Trust
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| Abbreviation | GCT |
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| Formation | 1995 |
| Type | Charity |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
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CEO
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Sharon Johnson |
| Website | galapagosconservation.org.uk |
The Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is a British conservation charity (registered number 1043470) which focuses on the conservation and sustainability of the Galapagos Islands. It is a member of the Friends of Galapagos Organisations (also known as the Darwin Network). It was launched in 1995 at the Royal Society in London. The charity fundraises to support pioneering conservation projects in the Islands, and raise awareness of Galapagos conservation both in the UK and in Ecuador to ensure the unique flora and fauna on the Islands are preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Their CEO is Sharon Johnson and the chairman is Dr. Mark Collins.
Ambassadors for the charity include Jonathan and Angela Scott, actress Emma Thompson, Stanley Johnson, Henry Nicholls, Sarah Darwin, Monty Halls, Dr. Godfrey Merlen, Randal Keynes, Julian Fitter, Angela Darwin, Jennifer Stone, Dr. Antje Steinfurth, Nigel Sitwell, Professor Ian Swingland, Dorothy Latsis, Sir James Barlow and Janet Barber. Of these, Sir James, Sarah Darwin and Randal Keynes are descended from Charles Darwin - Angela Darwin is a Darwin by marriage (she is the widow of George Pember Darwin, son of Charles Galton Darwin).
GCT support projects under the key areas of: conserving endemic species, controlling invasive species, marine conservation, conservation through education and sustainable development. Working closely with authorities and organisations in Galapagos and mainland Ecuador, the charity supports a wide array of projects from species-specific studies and ecosystem-scale restoration projects to promoting local recycling initiatives and education. Find out more about current projects here.
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