Institute for Integrative Conservation at W&M 221 North Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185

The Institute for Integrative Conservation at W&M, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a hub for innovative academic thinking and global conservation priorities. Our mission is to create sustainable solutions that allow both people and nature to thrive, recognizing the critical connection between humans and the natural environment.

Biodiversity is essential for all life, yet we are facing a global mass extinction due to unsustainable human activities. Integrative Conservation seeks to address these issues by promoting solutions that benefit ecosystems, diverse species, and human well-being.

Our institution offers a unique curriculum for training the next generation of conservation leaders, with majors and minors in Integrative Conservation. Students gain skills in research, business processes, management, finance, and more, while exploring conservation ethics and environmental justice.

Through our Conservation Research Program, students have the opportunity to work on applied research projects with conservation partners worldwide. We also host events and workshops that foster cross-sector discussions and collaboration within the conservation community.

The IIC Network consists of diverse partners, including educational institutions, conservation NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities, all working together to find innovative solutions to biodiversity conservation. Our goal is to turn integrative research into actionable policy and make a positive impact on the world.

Join our community and be part of the movement towards a future where people and nature are connected in a sustainable and just way. Visit our website to learn more and get involved.