Interactive map of AZE sites

AZE sites interactive map

This map shows the sites that hold the last-remaining populations of 1,802 of the Earth’s most threatened species. Protecting these sites is essential to preventing species extinction.

Explore interactive map of AZE sites

Our Impact

Launched globally in 2005, the Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) was established to identify, effectively conserve and safeguard the most important sites for preventing global species extinctions.

We applaud the focus on preventing extinctions in Goal A and Target 4 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Governments are increasingly incorporating the conservation of AZE sites into their national policies, and international financial institutions use AZE sites to screen investments for potential impacts on sites of biodiversity significance.

Amboli toad. Photo credit: Pranad Patil.

Amboli toad. Photo credit: Pranad Patil.

1,014AZE sites worldwide
40%average covered by protected areas or OECMs
125+conservation organizations worldwide have committed to conserving AZE sites as part of the Alliance

AZE updates

Learn about recent conservation at AZE sites

NEW! AZE Funding Opportunity

The IUCN Netherlands Land Acquisition Fund has a call for proposals open until May 1, 2026. The main objective of the IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund (LAF) is to provide funds for local NGOs and CSOs to acquire threatened nature, create safe reserves and connect habitats for endangered species. Click here for more information. Read more about NEW! AZE Funding Opportunity

AZE Initiative Fund

The Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) is pleased to announce a $10-million, five-year initiative to reduce species extinctions. Funded by Rainforest Trust and matched by $2-million in project funding from American Bird Conservancy (ABC), this initiative will focus on the protection of AZE sites, which hold the world’s most threatened species, those assessed as Critically Read more about AZE Initiative Fund

Be a force for zero extinction

Policy Makers

Include AZE sites within your national government conservation strategies

Government resources

Research Scientists

Help conservation efforts through submitting site updates and nomination

Science resources

Conservation organizations

Protect sites independently or in collaboration with other organizations

Conservation resources

Individual contributors

Give your support to individual AZE partner organizations around the world

Contribution options

Bale Mountains. Photo: stefancek