Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

We believe that teaching and promoting scientific literacy is the best way to systematically approach and solve the many complex environmental and social issues facing society today.

Focus Areas: Education, Environment, Health

Countries Served:

All 26 countries:
Summary by region:

Background

Date Founded:	1972
Number of Staff:	125

Description of Services:

Research - We support scientific field research related to sustainable development conducted by leading scientists in a broad range of disciplines, from habitat management to health care. Earthwatch's Research Program provides vital support where funding is typically limited.

Education - Earthwatch is a respected leader in the field of experiential education, with programs ranging from improving the quality of geography instruction to "live from the field," web-based virtual expeditions reaching classrooms worldwide.

Conservation - We establish strategic international and community partnerships to support multi-disciplinary research projects in some of the world's outstanding areas of ecological and cultural value.

History:

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world. This unique model is creating a systematic change in how the public views science and its role in environmental sustainability.

Today, Earthwatch recruits close to 4,000 volunteers every year to collect field data in the areas of rainforest ecology, wildlife conservation, marine science, archaeology, and more. Through this process, we educate, inspire, and involve a diversity of people, who actively contribute to conserving our planet.

Accomplishments & Progress:

Since 1971, we have sent more than 80,000 volunteers into the field to work with more than a thousand scientists on projects all over the world. This adds up to about 10 million people-hours of research, and that kind of energy yields results!

Quality Check

Group	Verification Status
2 Group Affiliations
UN (United Nations)	Waiting verification
UNDP (United Nations Development Program)	Waiting verification

Year	2007	2004
Financial Information Verified
Total Revenue:	$20,512,711	$14,279,578
Expenses:
Program Services Expenses:	$9,408,175 (78% of total)	$11,692,537 (85% of total)
Management & General Expenses:	$1,574,934 (13% of total)	$1,173,910 (9% of total)
Fundraising Expenses:	$1,116,535 (9% of total)	$897,123 (7% of total)
Total Expenses:	$12,099,644	$13,763,570

Additional Information

Additional Background Information:
Earthwatch expeditions are more than just ecotours, voluntours, or volunteer vacations. Our international volunteers include teens and adults of all ages, and range from teachers to bank executives ? all united by a desire to save our environment, its biodiversity and its endangered species. As a volunteer, you?ll learn about critical ecological and cultural challenges worldwide and how you can take action after your volunteer adventure. With Earthwatch, you change the world ? yourself.
Local Partners:
Earthwatch has field centers in Australia, Belize, Kenya and Costa Rica and maintains local partnerships with conservation NGOs and government agencies.
Additional Affiliations:
Earthwatch is a member of the World Conservation Union and has a partnership with UNESCO to support World Heritage Sites. Earthwatch Institute received a five-year grant from The Ford Motor Company Fund to establish regional research, education and community engagement initiatives in Australia, Brazil, Kenya and the Pacific Northwestern United States.

Officers & Board

President:
Edward Wilson President and CEO Phone: 978-461-0081
Development Director:
Barbara Erickson Chief Development Officer Phone: 978-461-0081
Volunteer Coordinator:
Amanda D'Aiuto Volunteer Relations Manager Phone: 800-776-0188
Board of Directors and Board of Advisors:
Louise Barrett Sagarika Chatterjee Richard Donkin Donna Funk Whitney L. Johnson Ruth C. Scheer Amy Ruth Borun Richard Burnes Mark Cappellano George A. Eberstadt G. Keith Funston, Jr. Gary F. Goldring Willard Hay Donald R. Kendall Margaret Lowman Merrill L. Magowan William R. Moomaw Kikujiro Namba Thomas H. Nicholson Herschel Post Brian A. Rosborough Daniel I. Rubenstein Charles Swingland Ian Swingland Philip L. Weickhardt Edward Wilson Karen D. Zukerman

Contact Information

Address:	3 Clock Tower Place PO Box 75 Maynard , MA 01754-0075 United States
Phone:	800-776-0188
Fax:	978-450-1288
Web:	http://www.earthwatch.org

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