A Message from Our President and CEO
For more than 50 years, the International Crane Foundation has been a committed conservation leader and beacon of hope for cranes and the lands they share with people and other wildlife.
International Crane Foundation Advocates for Crane Protection to Celebrate World Wildlife Day
In celebration of World Wildlife Day today, the International Crane Foundation is advocating for the protection of cranes and their habitats in Africa, including supporting conservation efforts and promoting sustainable land use. The theme for 2025 is “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and the Planet.”
A new milestone for the Black-necked Crane Conservation Network in China
Over 100 researchers and conservationists met late last year at Huize National Nature Reserve in Yunnan Province, China, for the ninth annual Black-necked Crane Conservation Network meeting.
In the News – January 2025
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs.
Celebrating the Protection of Wetlands and Cranes on World Wetlands Day
Join us in celebrating World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2 – Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future!
Ten-Year Collaborative Partnership Results in Nearly Doubling the Siberian Crane Population
After a successful 10-year partnership for Siberian Crane Flyway Conservation, the International Crane Foundation announced the population of Siberian Cranes in the eastern flyway region has increased from less than 3,500 in 2015 to almost 7,000 cranes today. The Foundation held closing ceremonies in China last week to celebrate the Saving Wildlife for Siberian Crane Project, with 110 representatives from government departments, protected areas, scientific research institutions, non-governmental organizations, volunteers, and communities attending the ceremony and workshop.
Annual Report 2024
We hope you find our 2024 Annual Report as deeply inspiring as we do. And that you share the same pride in all that we have and will accomplish together – thank you!
Remembering Jim Harris – Champion for the conservation of cranes and wetlands
“The haunting calls of the world’s cranes are sadder today because they have lost a devoted friend, and the conservation community has lost a true hero.” ~ Kenneth Strom, National Audubon Society On September 19, 2018, we lost a dear friend and champion for the conservation of cranes and wetlands, Jim Harris.
A New Dawn in Rwanda
ICF President Dr. Rich Beilfuss recently returned from a three-week field visit to advance ICF’s Africa Program in three important “crane countries” — Uganda, Rwanda, and Zambia. Following is part two of Rich’s field notes, highlighting wetland restoration and conservation activities in Rwanda. Read Rich’s field notes from Uganda and Zambia.
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