Our Mission: Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity. Our Vision: We imagine a healthy, prosperous world in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, for the long-term benefit of people and all life on Earth. Our Challenge: confronting our global environment and the needs of the world's human populations have never been greater; the future, quite literally, is in the balance. Every person on Earth deserves a healthy environment and the fundamental benefits that nature provides. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts – a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food – that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere. Our Values: As we work toward securing a healthy planet for today and for generations to come, we are guided by six fundamental values which inspire our work: passion, respect, integrity, optimism, courage, and teamwork. At a glance: Founded: 1987 Suriname Office: 1993 Employees globally: 800+ Suriname Office: 12 Global Offices: 30+ Partners: ~2000 around the world Charity Navigator Rating: 4 stars Specialties biodiversity conservation, corporate sustainability, natural capital accounting, landscape & seascape mgmt., innovative conservation finance, indigenous, traditional communities, marine protected areas, fresh water security, global climate change, food security Headquarters 2011 Crystal Drive Suite 500 Arlington, Virginia 22202 United States