How to help
Together, let's save the chameleons before it's too late
Protect chameleons, essential links in ecosystems, today
Chameleons are among the most endangered and little-known animals. Their presence reflects the fragile balance of natural environments. Chameleon Center Conservation is working to study them, protect them and train a new generation of committed local people.
Donating helps protect chameleons… whilst supporting local communities living at the heart of these ecosystems
Every donation contributes directly to scientific research, the protection of natural habitats and the development of local communities involved in our conservation projects.
Through our work, conservation also becomes a source of employment, training and sustainable income for those working on the ground.
With 50 EUR/USD, you provide a local guide with the essential equipment for fieldwork: suitable clothing, a head torch, monitoring equipment and safety gear. You enable those who know their environment best to work in better conditions and to play an active role in protecting their biodiversity. A tangible gesture that directly supports local employment and skills.
With 150 EUR/USD, you fund a month’s work for local guides responsible for monitoring chameleons and collecting scientific data. These teams play a vital role in conservation whilst providing an essential income for their households. Protecting a species also means supporting the communities that share its habitat.
With 500 EUR/USD, you enable a month of scientific field research for a local student. Your donation helps train the future leaders of conservation, whilst generating direct benefits for local communities through accommodation, catering and services related to fieldwork. Supporting science means making a sustainable investment in conservation and in the men and women who make it possible.
Why support our work?
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An ethical and sustainable investment: your donations fund conservation based on science, respect for ecosystems and the inclusion of local communities.
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A powerful leverage effect: chameleons are sentinel species. Protecting them means safeguarding entire ecosystems.
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Locally-based projects: we train young researchers and promote the traditional knowledge of the people who share their habitat.
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Recognised partnerships: our actions draw on the expertise of museums, universities, nature reserves and zoos.
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A measurable impact: every franc invested contributes directly to conservation in the field.
Join a unique movement
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By joining our support network, you become a player in intelligent, forward-looking conservation. Together, we can ensure optimum management of resources, combining scientific research, education and local commitment to protect chameleons and their habitat.
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Chameleon Center Conservation is a Swiss non-profit organisation, recognised as being in the public interest and exempt from tax.
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Your financial support can also be paid directly into our bank account (Address: P.O. Box 2, 1898 St-Gingolph (Switzerland) / IBAN CH37 8080 8008 5000 7141 4, Banque Raiffeisen du Haut-Léman, Switzerland, SWIFT-BIC: RAIFCH22 / CB: 80808).
Our approach to maximising the impact of our financial resources for chameleon conservation
Chameleon Center Conservation is an association committed to protecting chameleons through an approach that is both scientific and educational, by involving local and international communities. We allocate our budget carefully to optimise our actions, both in the field and with the general public. Here's how we allocate our resources to meet the challenges of conserving these emblematic animals.
60% of our budget is dedicated to in situ activities - activities carried out directly in the chameleons' natural habitats:
Collecting ecological data in the field
Our teams work in the wild to monitor chameleon populations, collect data on their behaviour and reproduction, and analyse interactions with their environment. This information is crucial for identifying threats and devising effective conservation strategies. The importance of these actions relies on qualified human resources and technologies that guarantee concrete results.
Remuneration and support for local guides
The local Madagascan guides are key players in the protection of the chameleons. They regularly patrol the habitats, monitor the populations and prevent poaching and destructive activities. As well as supporting the local economy, their direct contribution to conservation efforts reinforces the sustainability of our actions.
Support for scientific research by European and Madagascan students
Investing in the training of young scientists is a priority to ensure the future of conservation. We fund field research projects for European and Madagascan students, encouraging international collaboration.
40% of our budget is devoted to ex situ activities, which take place in zoos and are geared towards raising awareness and research:
Breeding and research programmes in zoos
Partner zoos are essential for the captive breeding of endangered chameleons. These programmes aim to strengthen captive populations while providing valuable information about their biology. At the same time, zoos educate thousands of visitors every year about the importance of conserving chameleons and their natural habitats.
Awareness campaigns and dissemination of scientific advances
Raising public awareness is a fundamental pillar of our actions. We organise media campaigns and conferences, and disseminate the results of our research to educate and mobilise as many people as possible in favour of protecting chameleons.
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Robin Sharma