Why It Matters
Conservation International Foundation is lobbying Congress as the Trump Administration targets international conservation funding. The organization reported $171,705 in lobbying expenses for the second quarter of 2026, with no specific legislative agenda listed in its filing. The Trump Administration's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal seeks significant rollbacks in nature and climate funding.
By the Numbers
Conservation International spent $171,705 on lobbying in the second quarter of 2026, using an in-house operation where the organization serves as both the registrant and the client. The group also retained two outside firms: Holland & Knight LLP received $50,000 and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP received $60,000.
Broader Context
Holland & Knight LLP lobbied for Conservation International Foundation on implementation of the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act and on H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027.
The timing reflects broader pressures on international conservation funding. The U.S. Agency for International Development provided approximately $400 million in conservation funding at the end of its operations, and the Trump Administration's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal seeks significant rollbacks in nature and climate funding.
The Bottom Line
Conservation International maintains steady lobbying activity despite uncertainty over federal conservation funding. The organization's focus on specific legislation and appropriations reflects efforts to protect programs amid shifting political priorities toward international development spending.
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