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OUR WORK
Our work champions impactful research, on-ground action, and education across key environmental areas, including Education, Climate & Biodiversity, Coastal Wetlands & Reefs, Scientific Expeditions, and nation-scale Citizen Science programming
Central to our approach is citizen science, where people from all walks of life gather critical scientific data to generate environmental insights, inform future policy, and drive long-term behaviour change.
By empowering people to save the natural world (our mission), we are working towards society that lives in balance with nature (our vision)
empower people to save the natural world.
together to create a society that lives in balance with nature
Our sincere thanks to our generous funders from across sectors: Amcor, BHP, Brother International, Bupa Foundation, CAFNEC, CLCAC, George Alexander Foundation, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Gidarjil Corporation, IUCN, Limestone Landcare Trust, Mitsubishi Corporation, Parks Victoria, Positive Change For Marine Life, Ports of Townsville, Sunshine Coast Council, Swarovski Foundation, Telstra Foundation, Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation and Yuku Baja Muliku Land Trust
Ataglance IMPACT 2024
35,347 hours of citizen science & learning
126 Delivered
Peoplepower scientific expeditions, training sessions, & community workshops
Savingouruniquespecies
2036 rolling total of new species identified to science across 51 Bush Blitz Expeditions (2010-2024)
78%
programs engage participants in hands-on upskilling in nature that directly conserves, restores, and enhances ecosystem services
DevelopingEnvironmental Leaders
5089 children, young adults, workers, business owners care givers, & retirees participating in Earthwatch programs Increasingscientificknowledge
44 Tropical saltmarshes surveyed tropical saltmarsh is not formally recognised as a threatened ecological community, due to a lack of data.
119 Indigenous Land & Sea Rangers engaged in MangroveWatch from different Traditional Owner Groups
Leadersacrossthe lifespan
14
Engagingunderservedcommunities
73% 65% of projects dellivered in marginalised, regional & remote areas of projects incorporating First Nations learnings
267 implemented as a direct result of participation in Earthwatch programs of sea-weed removed from The Great Barrier Reef to restore degraded coral reefs.
118,322 hectares of wetlands and saltmarsh actively stewarded by local communities
2,267 trees and shrubs planted in Tiny Forests from critically endangered and threatened ecological communities
NewProgramImpact: YouthDevelopmentin2024
The Agents of Change for the Environment (ACE) Youth Development Program, supported by the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF), has made a significant impact on the personal development of young people across Regional Communities in Australia
Through a combination of hands-on expeditions, mentorship, citizen science training, and community engagement, ACE has enabled 26 young environmental leaders to develop the confidence and capability to create lasting change in their communities
Key highlights of the program include:
Activation of Three Rural Hubs:
Earthwatch mobilized and trained 26 young environmental leaders in rural hubs, providing them with the skills and resources to become local champions for environmental sustainability
Strong Community & Partner Networks:
These young leaders were connected with a wide range of environmental partners, from local Indigenous knowledge holders, such as the Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Council, Djiriba waagura and Worimi, to leading Citizen Science initiatives including Mangrovewatch, Ausmap, and Tangaroa Blue National Parks, Local Councils, NSW
threatened species team and Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are a few of the other organisations we linked in This extensive network has helped strengthen their impact and amplify their voices in addressing environmental issues
Environmental Action Projects:
24 youth-led action projects were delivered, addressing real-world environmental challenges
These projects have not only had a positive impact on the environment but have also allowed the participants to apply their learning and create tangible change in their communities
Career Pathways & Internships:
The program also facilitated 13 internships in environmental roles, giving participants invaluable experience and opening doors to career opportunities in the field of environmental science, conservation, and sustainability
As the program continues to evolve, we are excited to see how these young leaders will shape the future of environmental action in Australia and beyond It's a powerful reminder that investing in youth development is one of the most impactful ways to address the complex challenges of our time Together, we are building a more sustainable and equitable future, one young leader at a time
