Our mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

Earthwatch is an international environmental charity which is committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of life on earth to meet the needs of current and future generations. We work with a wide range of partners, from individuals who work as conservation volunteers on research teams through to corporate partners, governments and institutions.

Earthwatch has a global reach, with offices in Oxford (UK), Boston (USA), Melbourne (Australia) and Tokyo (Japan).

Earthwatch Institute (Europe) is the working name for Conservation Education & Research Trust (CERT), a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number: 4373313) and a registered charity (number: 1094467). Registered office: Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DE England.

Our Values
The way we work, and our approach to engaging individuals and organisations in our activities is just as important as the research and education programmes we carry out in order to deliver our mission . Our values define this approach, and set us apart from other organisations.

Objective
Our approach is reasoned, based on independent, scientific data.
 
Inclusive
We aim to engage all sectors of society, bringing together diverse cultures, nationalities and institutions.

Connected
We address important environmental issues that affect people and the environment.

Enabling
We give people the opportunity to make a difference to their environment.

Committed
Our work, support and goals are long-term. We want to make a lasting difference to the environment and communities worldwide.