Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation
Environmental
301 South Bedford Street, 7a, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 230-5550 www.ceiba.orgAbout
Ceiba Foundation for Tropical Conservation, based in Madison, WI, is a non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding threatened ecosystems and incredible biodiversity through community-based conservation. Since its founding in 1997, Ceiba's core mission has been to connect tropical nature with sustainable livelihoods, primarily focusing its efforts on Ecuador's critically endangered coastal dry forests and Andean cloud forests—two of the most threatened ecosystems globally. The organization empowers local communities and landowners to actively participate in conservation, fostering long-term, locally-driven environmental stewardship.
Ceiba's multifaceted strategy encompasses establishing and supporting locally-operated nature reserves, implementing robust biodiversity and habitat protection programs, and delivering vital environmental education. They also conduct scientific research to inform conservation strategies, offer world-class international education programs like study abroad, and work to strengthen local livelihoods and public health. A key differentiator is their commitment to building trust and utilizing innovative legal tools such as conservation easements, which keep land in local hands while ensuring its enduring protection. With over two decades of experience in Ecuador, Ceiba has cultivated strong connections and a proven track record in promoting sustainable conservation.