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Experiential learning is at the core of all Earthwatch programs. We work with you to develop business-relevant research programs that will support workforce engagement and drive shared value for your organisation as well as for the environment.

Participants in Earthwatch programs are actively engaged in research activities. They work alongside renowned scientists gathering data that will help solve sustainability issues that are challenging modern businesses.

Our participant programs last from one day to two weeks, and can be local or global (or even both) in scale. Tell us about the goals you have for your business and what programs you’d like to learn more about when you partner with us. Fill out the form below or contact our office (03) 9016 7590.

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Shared Value

Earthwatch collaborates with organisations in business, government, and the community to create shared value.

Are you new to assessing the opportunities and risks of environmental sustainability agendas? Have you pledged ambitious targets for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals? Whatever stage you’re at on your sustainability journey, Earthwatch can help you create a sustainable future.

We’ll work closely with you to understand your sustainability targets, and co-create programs that will support you in achieving your goals.

Earthwatch Australia’s partnerships range from deep corporate partnerships of more than 20 years, to our “Scientist for a Day” program. Dozens of Australian and Australian-based businesses trust Earthwatch to help them create shared value for them and the natural world we all share. And we’re having a global impact.

Global Capacity

Earthwatch is an international charity, with a global capacity to create change. We’re present in 35 countries, and have offices in the UK, USA, India, Hong Kong and Japan as well as Australia.

Our Credentials

Our collaborations generate significant value for our partners and the planet. Since 1971, Earthwatch has delivered more than $100 million in funding to nearly 1,400 conservation and community sustainability projects in 120 countries, thanks to collaborations with business, government, communities, and individuals.

In that time, more than 100,000 global supporters, participants, scientists and educators have committed around 10 million hours to conservation research with Earthwatch – that’s the equivalent of over 5,000 years of solid hard work for the environment.

Earthwatch has a proven track record of delivering major partnerships in locations around the globe. The business impacts of partnering with Earthwatch are shown in the way we engage workforces, embed company values, create competitive advantage, and enhance employees’ competencies. Our experiential learning approach is at the core of these and other impacts that build a sense of balance and inclusion in teams and organisations.

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Business Partnerships

Earthwatch is a pioneer in partnering with businesses for the environment. Our long-term partnerships include some of the world’s biggest and best known blue-chip companies:

Amcor – going strong since 2001
HSBC – partners since 2002
BHP and Brother – working together since 2009
Mitsubishi Corporation – we celebrated our silver anniversary (25 years) in 2018

“ Maybe the most valuable program I have ever been on in my 36 years in HSBC. The key was understanding the linkage between managing our natural resources and our goal of sustainable cost saves. A real win-win!”
~ Tony Buckham, Global Head of Corporate Real Estate, HSBC

Partner Testimonials

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Workshops

Focusing on two areas, Climate Action and Wetlands, your school can host workshops with Earthwatch program managers.
ClimateWatch

ClimateWatch is a program that aims to understand how changes in temperature and rainfall are affecting the seasonal behaviour of Australia's plants and animals by monitoring changes in flowering times, breeding cycles and migration movement. Simply by snapping a photo in your backyard or local area, ClimateWatch gives every Australian the opportunity to get involved in collecting and recording data that will help shape the country’s scientific response to climate change.
Tiny Forests

Urban forests play a critical role in maintaining the health and liveability of cities, increasing a city's resilience. Earthwatch Australia is partnering with researchers and social enterprises across Australia to deliver tiny forests, an accelerated and intensive planting process to bring biodiversity back into our cities.
Wetlands not Wastelands

In partnership with Coca Cola Australia Foundation, the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, and Plastic Collective, Earthwatch provides training to 20 CLCAC Indigenous Land and Environment Rangers and 30 community volunteers to help deliver a first-of-its-kind marine pollution and wetland management program in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria.

Celebrating 50 years of Giving Back to Nature

Just as we need nature, the environment needs us. Earthwatch is celebrating our 50th year. Make a donation to Earthwatch today.
Wetlands not Wastelands program takes off

Earthwatch, Carpentaria Land Council AC, Plastic Collective and Coca-Cola Australia Foundation join forces to tackle marine pollution in the Gulf of Carpentaria
Earthwatch is now a Social Trader!

Earthwatch Australia has become a certified Social Trader. Social procurement is a significant opportunity for business and government to drive social change.
Team Building

Staff engagement and team building with Earthwatch enhances staff wellbeing, improves scientific literacy, encourages sustainable living, and positively transforms lives, both personally and professionally.
Plastic Offsetting

Find out how your business can benefit from an environmental market in plastic offsetting and waste recovery to support a circular economy.
Blue Carbon program receives Higher Education Award

A citizen science partnership is supporting ground-breaking research into blue carbon reserves stored in coastal wetlands.
Global Marine Debris

Marine debris and plastic pollution has fast become one of the greatest environmental challenges we face. Partnering with Amcor, we take their employees on a real-life learning experience where they undertake marine debris research around the world. Inspiration for innovation within the business and finding solutions at the manufacture point are a key aim of the project. Previous partners include CSIRO and Southern Cross University.
Corporate Sustainability

Earthwatch helps businesses understand their environmental impacts, build resilience and demonstrate leadership in sustainability.
Government Initiatives

Earthwatch partners with all levels of government: federal, state, and local.
Community

Earthwatch community partners run the breadth of social enterprise, non-government organisations, charities, and local groups.

Save the Reef and Oceans

From biodiversity and food supply to the livelihoods of millions, so much depends on our oceans. Coral reefs are home to one quarter of all life in the oceans, and provide humans with immense benefits such as coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism.
Global Impact

Earthwatch is committed globally to inspiring action for a net positive impact on the environment.
Plastic Pollution Solutions

By 2050 it is predicted there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. We need to act now to stop plastics entering our oceans and we can't do it without your support.
Recovery of the Great Barrier Reef

Help Earthwatch scientists in active recovery efforts on and around Magnetic Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Why It Matters

The global climate crisis is the most pressing environmental challenge humanity now faces. Earthwatch can help you be a part of the solution and together we can keep ahead of climate change.
Protect our Unique Wildlife

Australia is renowned for its unique wildlife, with more than 70% of our species found nowhere else on earth. We can stop the decline of our wildlife by helping people reconnect with nature.
Save the Bees

Global honey bee populations are decreasing at an alarming rate. To understand and prevent colony collapse, Earthwatch is putting tiny ‘backpacks’ on our bee friends to find out more about them.
Expedition Team Leader

Do you have a passion for science, biodiversity and education? We are looking for an Expedition Team Leader for our Bush Blitz Expedition at Fowlers Bay.
ClimateWatch

ClimateWatch is a program that aims to understand how changes in temperature and rainfall are affecting the seasonal behaviour of Australia's plants and animals by monitoring changes in flowering times, breeding cycles and migration movement. Simply by snapping a photo in your backyard or local area, ClimateWatch gives every Australian the opportunity to get involved in collecting and recording data that will help shape the country’s scientific response to climate change.
Corporate Sustainability

Earthwatch helps businesses understand their environmental impacts, build resilience and demonstrate leadership in sustainability.