The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has been involved in plant conservation activities in the UKOTs for over 20 years.  Its UKOTs Programme continues to work with partners in Territories around the world on a range of projects designed to fulfil the targets of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation.  One of the Programme’s priority projects is the development of a UKOTs online herbarium.  Based initially on Kew’s own botanical specimens and data, this database compiles existing information on plants from all of the Territories, to be made available over the internet as an easily accessible resource for future biodiversity assessments.  Kew also contributes to conservation projects in the Caribbean and South Atlantic Territories, providing botanical, horticultural, seed-collecting and conservation management expertise and enabling local partner organisations to develop these specialist skills.

Kew’s mission is: to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life.