BGCI’s accreditation scheme distinguishes botanic gardens from non-botanic gardens and recognises achievements in plant conservation.

BGCI’s Botanic Garden Accreditation is aimed at botanic institutions wishing to establish their credentials as botanic gardens.

BGCI’s Conservation Practitioner Accreditation recognises botanic gardens with a conservation-oriented approach.

BGCI’s Advanced Conservation Practitioner Accreditation is aimed at botanic institutions wishing to demonstrate that they achieve significant conservation impact and recognises botanic gardens with a focus on conservation actions that support local, national or global conservation goals.