Biodiversity Conservation
Facilitating connections between conservation initiatives and philanthropic communities
Our Approach to Biodiversity Conservation
Ascent Partners Foundation, a registered charity under Hong Kong's Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Section 88, facilitates connections between established conservation organizations and philanthropic communities in Hong Kong and across Asia-Pacific. Through our partnership with IUCN Asia, we create opportunities for engagement between conservation initiatives and potential supporters, expanding networks and facilitating resource mobilization.
Our approach centers on facilitation rather than direct implementation, leveraging IUCN's expertise in biodiversity conservation while connecting their initiatives with philanthropic networks.
IUCN Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding
On 24 April 2024, Ascent Partners Foundation, a registered charity under Hong Kong's IRD Section 88, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IUCN Asia to facilitate engagement between conservation initiatives and Hong Kong's philanthropic community.
The partnership aims to expand IUCN's membership base, facilitate participation in IUCN forums, and connect conservation projects with philanthropic partners and foundations.
Partnership Objectives
Membership Expansion
Facilitate engagement between IUCN Asia and philanthropic partners, foundations, and individuals in Hong Kong
Forum Participation
Enable participation in IUCN forums and events, creating opportunities for dialogue and partnership formation
Project Connections
Connect conservation initiatives with philanthropic networks for sustained support and collaboration
About IUCN
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership union composed of government and civil society organizations, providing knowledge and tools for biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource use.
IUCN Asia works across the region to support conservation initiatives, develop policy frameworks, and facilitate partnerships for biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration.
IUCN's Global Reach
Platform Features
- Actionable guidance for Nature-Based Solutions project planning
- Evidence-based resources aligned with global biodiversity frameworks
- Funding and monitoring tools for conservation initiatives
- Open-access resources for practitioners worldwide
NBS Hub Platform
Complementing our IUCN partnership, Ascent Partners Foundation supports the development of nbshub.manus.space, an open-access platform providing practical tools for planning and implementing Nature-Based Solutions projects.
The platform offers evidence-based resources aligned with global policy frameworks including the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, supporting practitioners in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.
Our Facilitation Approach
Ascent Partners Foundation's approach to biodiversity conservation centers on facilitation: connecting established conservation organizations like IUCN with philanthropic communities, supporting open-access platforms that provide practical tools, and creating opportunities for dialogue and partnership formation.
By acting as a bridge between conservation expertise and philanthropic networks, we aim to expand support for biodiversity initiatives while ensuring that conservation projects have access to sustained resources and partnerships.