Trusts and Foundations

Earthwatch works with Trusts and Foundations to facilitate research and citizen science programs.

We are citizen science program development experts

With over 50 years of global experience under our belt, we are experts in developing and implementing citizen science projects. Accessible for all ages and backgrounds, we develop scientifically robust programs which bring our citizens closer to nature, where no formal training is required.

Our programs adhere to the strictest health and safety standards to keep our participants safe.

We can co-create a citizen science program with you that aligns your goals and ours:

Connecting with nature
Community
Knowledge creation,
Scientific literacy
Field research
Education
Empowering behaviour change
Positive environmental action
Environmental stewardship, and
Sustainable living

Work with us

Trusts & Foundations Partnerships

George Alexander Foundation
Student Challenge

Earthwatch partners with the George Alexander Foundation to award Student Challenge Fellowships. Through this and other scholarship programs for students and teachers, Earthwatch is inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders and change-makers.

Helen McPherson Smith Trust
Stronger Together

Stronger Together, a partnership with Parks Victoria, this is a citizen science project that builds capacity in regional communities to understand, monitor, and take action to protect Victoria's biodiversity. Using our app, ClimateWatch, Victorians will collect images and record behavioural and geographical data on climate sensitive plants and animals in Park trails. The increased scientific knowledge will inform Park Victoria's management and intervention strategies for species at risk.

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.
Our Approach

Earthwatch collaborates with organisations to create shared value and deliver your sustainability targets.
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.

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.