
USAID Cuts Send Shockwaves Through Global Conservation
Recent cuts to USAID funding have left global conservation efforts reeling. Once the world’s largest international development donor, the U.S. has slashed support for programs that protected wildlife, supported rangers, and empowered communities from Africa to the Pacific.
Many organisations report losing all funding, with critical work like anti-poaching and habitat restoration grinding to a halt. Virunga National Park and Pacific Island nations are among the hardest hit.
The message is clear: without renewed support, decades of conservation progress are at serious risk.