Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Market Report 2026

The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $30.99 billion in 2025 to $33.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in environmental advocacy movements, expansion of protected natural areas, increasing public awareness of conservation issues, rising funding for wildlife protection, development of environmental research institutions.

The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $43.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in climate resilience programs, growing use of technology in conservation management, expansion of international conservation collaborations, rising focus on ecosystem restoration, increasing emphasis on sustainable resource management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of digital platforms for conservation awareness, growing adoption of data-driven environmental monitoring, expansion of community-based conservation programs, rising focus on biodiversity protection initiatives, enhanced emphasis on climate mitigation projects.

Rising government support is anticipated to drive the growth of the environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations market in the coming years. Government support includes funding, partnerships, and initiatives focused on encouraging sustainable practices, protecting ecosystems, and strengthening biodiversity through regulatory, financial, and collaborative measures. The increase in government support is fueled by growing awareness of environmental challenges, the urgency of climate action, and recognition of the economic and social benefits associated with sustainable development. Environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations help reinforce government support by advocating for policy reforms, executing effective conservation programs, and emphasizing the importance of safeguarding natural resources for future generations. For example, in December 2024, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), a US-based non-profit organization, announced $122.5 million in conservation grants under the America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative: America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC). These grants fund 61 high-priority projects across 42 states, three U.S. territories, and 19 Tribal and Native Nations, resulting in a total conservation impact of $131.2 million when combined with matching funds. The initiative focuses on conserving, restoring, and connecting habitats, strengthening community resilience, and improving public access to nature. Therefore, increasing government support is contributing to the expansion of the environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations market.

Leading companies in the environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations market are implementing funding initiatives such as the Biodiversity Conservation Funding Initiative to drive investment in biodiversity preservation and ecosystem sustainability. This initiative focuses on addressing global biodiversity loss while supporting projects in developing countries. The Biodiversity Conservation Funding Initiative provides financial resources for efforts to protect and sustain biodiversity and ecosystems. For example, in August 2023, Canada and the United Kingdom introduced the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) at the Global Environment Facility’s Seventh Assembly in Vancouver. The GBFF aims to mobilize investments from public, private, and philanthropic sources to support biodiversity conservation, with a particular emphasis on developing nations, Indigenous-led projects, and small island developing states. This initiative plays a critical role in combating biodiversity loss, fostering inclusive and gender-responsive conservation efforts, and contributing to global goals to halt nature loss by 2030 and restore ecosystems by 2050.

In October 2024, SLR Consulting Limited, a UK-based provider of environmental, sustainability, engineering, and consulting services, acquired Wardell Armstrong LLP for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, SLR aimed to broaden its environmental consulting presence and enhance its service portfolio by integrating a multidisciplinary firm with established expertise in engineering, mining, and environmental planning. Wardell Armstrong LLP is a UK-based consultancy that delivers environmental, engineering, ground engineering, civil and structural, and mining consultancy services, including environmental impact assessments, waste and resource management, energy and climate change planning, and civil infrastructure design.

Major companies operating in the environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market report are The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund Inc., Natural Resources Defense Council Inc., Sierra Club Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society, Oceana Inc., Conservation International Foundation, National Audubon Society Inc., The Jane Goodall Institute, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Defenders of Wildlife, Gorilla Doctors, International Union for Conservation of Nature, United Nations Environment Programme, World Nature Organization, International Whaling Commission, BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes, Arctic Council, American Bird Conservancy, African Wildlife Foundation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market. The regions covered in the environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market consist of revenues earned by entities that are engaged in promoting the preservation and protection of environment and wildlife. The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market include establishments such as animal rights organizations, natural resource preservation organizations, conservation advocacy organizations, wildlife preservation organizations, humane societies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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