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  2. What We Do

What We Do

We bring people, science and nature together to create transformational experiences that build long term positive behaviour change towards the environment.

In just 50 years, we have lost over half of our wildlife and we have as little as 12 years to slow the climate crisis. Collaboration between governments, policy-makers, businesses, educators, students, and scientists is essential if we are to tackle these complex challenges. This is where Earthwatch comes in. 

For half a century, Earthwatch has empowered people to take action in key areas where we can have the most impact. We bring people, science and nature together to create transformational experiences that create long term positive behaviour change towards the environment. 

mission

Our Mission

To empower people to save the natural world

vision

Our Vision

Working together to create a society that lives in balance with nature 

Key Areas

wetlands

Wetlands

biodiversity

Biodiversity

climate

Climate

oceans

Oceans

fieldmethods fieldresearch

How we do it

Central to our approach is the use of citizen science, where people from all walks of life gather critical scientific data to generate environmental insights, inform future policy and motivate long-term behaviour change. 

We work with:  

business

Business

We develop interdisciplinary programs which target material issues

government

Government

We work with local, state and federal governments important environmental research

trustsfoundations

Trusts & Foundations

To deliver scholarship programs, citizen science programs and educational experiences

community

Community

We collaborate across community groups, social enterprises, NGOs, and other charities

education

Education

Schools, teachers, and students are supported to become environmental stewards through our bespoke programs

individuals

Individuals

To help them step off the beaten path and discover nature through our expeditions



Impact

Impact

Earthwatch is an independent scientific field research and conservation in the not-for-profit sector connecting people to nature. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2019

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

Author:

Model

Model

Our citizen science model is a sophisticated, efficient and engaging solution that actively involves people from all sectors of the community. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2019

Updated: 13th July, 2022

Author: Earthwatch Australia

History

History

Since 1971, Earthwatch has supported world-class environmental research in extraordinary locations around the globe while providing transformational learning experiences to more than 100,000 people. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2019

Updated: 28th July, 2022

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Earthwatch Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our company is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.

Earthwatch Australia is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to Australian and global society. We recognise that sovereignty over these lands and waters was never ceded.

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