Bern Hub, Switzerland
Bern Hub, Switzerland
Together, we create a new relationship with nature
At the heart of the Wyss Academy for Nature lies the desire to better combine the knowledge of issues surrounding climate change, biodiversity loss and unjust land use with urgent action. Established in 2020, our young organization is fully operational, with a team of 94 people working in Switzerland, Kenya, Madagascar, Peru and Laos to seek and test solutions to these interconnected problems.
What we do
Our mission is to transform scientific knowledge into action. We co-design and implement concrete projects in a number of countries in South America, East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central Europe. This global structure facilitates the replication of successes and learning.
Our projects are showcased on the interactive map below. Navigate to explore them and gain insights into the local challenges we aim to address, in collaboration with local communities and key partners.
What moves us?
The coming years are crucial to reversing climate change, biodiversity loss and the degradation of natural resources. As impacts are being felt worldwide, it becomes even more important to address inequality and climate injustice. The Wyss Academy for Nature understands current global challenges as systemic. As such, they require action, the spread of ideas and reciprocal learning at local, regional and global levels.
Our areas of action increase and align human wellbeing with biodiversity protection, sustainable land use and climate-friendly societies. Our fundamental world view sees human wellbeing as dependent on nature and intact ecosystems. To support this case, we conduct research and co-design solutions involving all stakeholders. Together, we test concrete solutions and develop scalable projects worldwide.
THE TRUE VALUE OF FORESTS
Join the global dialogues for change
Imagine a gathering of scientists, indigenous leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, economists, and passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds – all coming together to nurture knowledge on The True Value of Forests. Now, envision this collective wisdom put into action, where every idea blossoms into tangible, real-world impact. That is the true potential of our global dialogues for change.
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