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Our supporters and partners > Patrons
PatronsPatron institutions are crucial to the future of BGCI.The world's largest botanic gardens support our work both financially and with in-kind donations. We are delighted to have The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Chicago Botanic Garden, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort, United States Botanic Garden and the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland as our current Patron Gardens. These institutions act as key partners to BGCI and help to shape our programmes of work in a mutually beneficial way. "Kew was closely involved in the development of BGCI and is proud to have supported the organisation for 20 years as a patron member. Botanic gardens need the coordinating and convening powers of BGCI to link vital conservation work around the world." Steve Hopper, Director, RBG, Kew BGCI 's head office is based at RBG, Kew. We also run the acclaimed International Diplomas in Botanic Garden Education and Botanic Garden Management together and enjoy close collaboration in many other areas.
"The global interactions between botanic gardens are enhanced and strengthened by BGCI, leading to positive environmental gains for all. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is comitted to the success of BGCI now and in the future." Stephen Blackmore, Reigus Keeper, RBG, Edinburgh We enjoy a close working relationship with RBGE. Our most recent work together is the global conservation assessments of Rhododendrons. The Red List of Rhododendrons will be published this year.
"The world's botanic gardens rely upon BGCI's global network to ensure that their important contributions to plant conservation are globally recognised and supported. The Chicago Botanic Garden has been an active member and strong supporter of BGCI since 1995, and is proud to now host its U.S. office." Sophia Siskel, President and CEO, Chicago Botanic Garden Our U.S. office is based at Chicago Botanic Garden, working towards the delivery of the North American Strategy for Plant Conservation. Chicago's Director of Plant Science and Conservation, Dr.Kay Havens, was an author of our 'Plants and climate change: which future?' report.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, occupying a stunning position wrapped around a cove on the edge of Sydney Harbour is the oldest scientific institution in Australia. We work closely with the (Botanic Gardens of Australia and New Zealand) BGANZ network, recently running the International Certificate in Botanic Garden Management in the Asia Pacific Region together.
"We are delighted and honoured to have joined BGCI as a patron garden-we look forward to working with BGCI and the network of the world's botanic gardens to ensure a future for the unique and irreplaceable plant resources of the arid world. The plants and habitats of the arid world support the lives of millions of people; while products, such as dates or frankincense, enrich lives throughout the world." The Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort , a vast showcase for sustainable living, includes one of the most important collections of arid land plant collections anywhere. BGCI is working with Al Ain on their Education Strategy.
“The United States Botanic Garden has been an active supporter of BGCI and is particularly thrilled to be working with BGCI-US on conservation projects, seed collection, and an assessment of the threatened flora of North America. The work done globally by BGCI is so important to the conservation of the world’s flora. Here in the United States, BGCI-US provides leadership and coordination among botanic gardens and arboreta that is invaluable to all of us.” Holly Shimizu, Executive Director, United States Botanic Garden- Washington DC BGCI is working with the United States Botanic Garden on the major new BGCI US project - the North American collections assessment, as well as partnering on their Seeds of Success Programe.
"The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland has been a member of BGCI for over 20 years and has greatly valued the wonderful leadership and support provided by BGCI. It is a real honour for the Garden to become a BGCI Patron Garden, showing our continued committment to BGCI and its vital work in the building the international botanic garden movement". Peter Wyse Jackson, Director, National Botanic Gardens of Ireland We are delighted that the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland is the latest garden to become a BGCI Patron Garden, the 4th Global Botanic Gardens Congress will be held here in June 2010.
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