About Us
Protecting biodiversity in Kyrgyzstan and the Central Asian Flyway
Founded in 2024, Nature Foundation is dedicated to the protection of biodiversity, and especially birds, amphibians and their habitats in the Kyrgyz Republic, and along the Central Asian Flyway.
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect biodiversity through research & monitoring, targeted conservation action, policy advocacy, citizen science and environmental education
We thrive to mainstream bird conservation in Central Asia by fostering a spirit of cooperation, caring and shared appreciation for the living
Our core directions
Wetlands
Wetlands are the cradle of life. They support all ecosystems and human societies in Central Asia, yet they are the most threatened ecosystems in the region. Protecting them, is investing in the future of biodiversity and human communities.
Birds of Prey
Nature Foundation works on the protection the five species of vultures in the Kyrgyz Republic, and collaborates with several partners to better protect Falcons and develop a national plan for the conservation of birds of prey.
Citizen Science
Nature Foundation is eBird’s partner in the Kyrgyz Republic. By promoting citizen science apps such as eBird & INaturalist, Nature Foundation wishes to better connect people to their environment and better understand poorly understood ecosystems.
Flyway conservation
Along our partners at the Youth Group for Protection of Environment (YGPE) in Tajikistan, Nature Foundation is a founding member and co-host of the Central Asian Conservation Network. To learn more visit: cafnetwork.org
Want to work with us?
We’re always looking for new challenges and new people to collaborate with.