The Rufford Foundation is a UK-registered charity that provides critical funding for nature conservation projects across the developing world. Focused on localized, high-impact initiatives, Rufford has awarded thousands of small grants to early-career scientists and grassroots organizations globally. Their support champions pragmatic, field-based conservation efforts, from species protection and habitat restoration to community engagement and environmental education. Their major inclusivity sponsorship ensures diverse representation and vital dialogue across Asia at the Congress.