The environment is in jeopardy. Half the world’s forests have been destroyed, a third of the planet’s species are threatened with extinction, polar regions are melting at a terrifying rate. The threats facing our planet are staggering and we need your support now more than ever.

Effective conservation is built on scientific research, but research alone is not enough – we need a global community of informed, impassioned people to take action to protect the environment.  Earthwatch are working with expert scientists on field research projects around the world. With our unique model combining hands-on research with educating and engaging people, we are finding answers to today’s most pressing environmental problems.

Research findings are used to inform conservation policy around the world. Our research focuses on a number of global environmental priorities – mitigating the effects of climate change, maintaining the health of the world’s oceans; ensuring terrestrial ecosystems, such as rainforests, can continue to provide the services humans rely upon, and the preservation of threatened human cultures.

With focused research objectives we can produce inspirational and tangible results. But our work cannot continue without the support of people like you. Will you join Earthwatch today and help us achieve our mission?

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