Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Over the last 18 months, BGCI and partners have been working on the setup The Illegal Plant Trade Coalition IPTC—a collaborative group working to raise awareness, share knowledge, and shift behaviour to stop plant poaching. 🔍 Follow us to learn more #ThinkTwice,TradeRight

Join us! Many species face threats from illegal trade, with some more at risk. The IPTC will first focus on species impacted by the ornamental trade: 🥀Orchids, 🌰Cycads, 🪴Succulents, 🌵Cacti & 🪰Carnivorous plants. #ThinkTwiceTradeRight

Less than one week left to apply! U.S.-based institutions can apply for the Priority U.S. Trees Conservation Awards, supporting the collection and propagation of at-risk U.S. tree species underrepresented in ex situ collections. Deadline: April 15. Apply: bit.ly/4r5jx1z

For many years now, BGCI's partners have found ways to bloom in adversity, much like these flowers of Saurauia sammanniana. Learn more about our Fondation-Franklinia funded project with the Sabah Forestry Department here: buff.ly/UvqI9Rd

IUCN has spotlighted the Illegal Plant Trade Coalition! 🌿 Read the feature highlighting the IPTC launch in October 2025 and what’s ahead for the Coalition’s growing impact. Explore the story here 👉 buff.ly/XN2XDDu and remember to 👉 #ThinkTwiceTradeRight @IUCNssc

🎉Celebrating The Marsh Awards winners of 2026!🌼 Education: Eve Armstrong from Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, United Kingdom! International Plant Conservation: Amy Downie from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Australia! More info buff.ly/rIzvgSh

Conservation can often feel like an uphill climb, especially when navigating steep slopes! Learn about the rigorous fieldwork undertaken by our partners at the Sabah Forestry Department to find Saurauia sammanniana here: buff.ly/UvqI9Rd

One thing we’ve heard again and again? Many visitors had no idea that illegal wildlife trade threatens plants and can cause extinction. We’re incredibly excited to see the Coalition already helping grow global awareness for plant conservation. #thinktwicetraderight

🌿 The Illegal Plant Trade Coalition is 6 months old! 🌿 Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked back and asked our Action Partners to share what they’ve achieved so far & we’ve been blown away! Partners around the world are raising awareness and sparking important conversations.

BGCI is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant for 14 hours a week to provide essential support to keep daily office and organisational functions running smoothly as well as administrative support. The deadline is April 27. For more: buff.ly/nlgqj00 #JobVacancy

BGCI is looking for a new Director of Conservation! Are you the person to help position BGCI as the most effective and renowned plant conservation network in the world? The closing date for the application is April 27. For more info buff.ly/BFOsQBT

📣 You have 2 more days to apply for Head of Finance position at BGCI 🌳 The deadline for application is March 31. 👉 For more information, buff.ly/CCFbPec #JobVacancy #BGCI #Finances

Follow this link - buff.ly/BqVjS7e - to begin the process towards a $15,000 grant for saving at risk species.

IPTC Partners Reverse the Red have opened pre-applications for the 2026 Accelerator Award until 03 April 2026. If you're involved in saving plant species from illegal trade, you can make a Reverse the Red Species Pledge. #ThinkTwiceTradeRight

🌱 BGCI is looking for a Membership Information Management Officer 💻️ The closing date for the application is April 27. 👉 More information buff.ly/hc6AEgH Apply now! #InformationManagement #ConservationServices #JobVacancy #BGCI

These bright red fruits belong to Adonidia dransfieldii, a palm species currently being conserved by the Sabah Forestry Department, Malaysia as part of our Fondation Franklinia project with them. Learn more here: buff.ly/UvqI9Rd

The March Cultivate is now available! 👉 Check it out mailchi.mp/bgci/cultivate… #Cultivate #BGCINews #PlantConservation

A new peer-reviewed open letter published in Plants, People, Planet and signed by 258 conservation and restoration scientists is calling for stronger accountability in nature-based projects. Read the open letter: buff.ly/SrFleS6 #NatureBasedSolutions #TGBS

From delicate orchids to ancient cycads, resilient succulents, striking cacti, and extraordinary carnivorous plants. These are the species most targeted by illegal plant trade. Protecting plants means protecting ecosystems & everything that depends on them! #ThinkTwiceTradeRight

BGCI's Declaration of Intent on Climate Action Education outlines the commitment that our network makes to address climate change challenges. The Declaration identifies seven key goals where we can have the most impact. Find out more and sign up now: buff.ly/xL0iibe

📣 Update from the Uproar Conservation Challenge Voting is reset and we begin again, so please vote for plant species to get through to the next round. Voting ends March 23! 👉 uproarchallenge.com #UproarChallenge #PlantConservation #BGCI