Photo Credits: Working Groups: Erich Schlegel | Outcomes: Ciril Jazbec | Funding: Roshni Lodhia | Innovation Hub: Morgan Heim
Our Mission
SNAPP is a global collaboration advancing evidence-based, scalable solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges at the intersection of nature conservation, sustainable development, and human well-being. We envision a future where protecting nature goes hand-in-hand with improving lives.
Global Collaboration, Tangible Solutions: Teams Driving Science Into Action
Since 2013, SNAPP has brought together over 1,290 experts from 720+ institutions across 70+ countries through 60+ cross-sector teams. These multidisciplinary groups—spanning science, government, business, and civil society—tackle complex global challenges with collaborative, actionable research. Their work has produced 310+ tools and products, including 150+ peer-reviewed papers and at least a dozen spin-off initiatives.
African Swine Fever in South-East Asia
How can we find, stop, and manage African Swine Fever in wild pig populations that are important to ecosystems and rural communities?
BRI Biodiversity Toolkit
What tools can help make sure the Chinese Belt and Road supports biodiversity conservation as well as human well-being?
Monitoring Restoration Effectiveness
Can we predict long-term restoration success from short-term results? How long do we need to monitor projects to confirm they worked?
Outcomes
Our work is focused on solutions — from changing policies to sharing research and providing tools to conservation groups. Our teams have published science papers that influenced global leaders like the World Bank. Media coverage of our ivory trade research in National Geographic and Time encouraged the Chinese government to consider economic factors in their ivory trade ban.