DiversEarth is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Switzerland. It has been established with a specific mandate to assist the custodians and communities of Sacred Natural Sites and other areas of important bio-cultural diversity in their own quests to protect their places. Our mission is to enhance the protection, management, and restoration of Sacred Natural Sites and other areas of high bio-cultural diversity. We adopt culturally appropriate ways, in partnership with others, to:
- find practical, sustainable solutions for custodians of sacred sites and places of rich bio-cultural diversity
- contribute to research, fieldwork and policy and advocacy
- celebrate and promoting the world’s biological, cultural and spiritual diversity
Our overall goal is to maintain and enhance the natural sanctity of place for meditators, pilgrims, and others seeking the rejuvenating calm of the natural retreat. Our Approach:
We take a respectful, people-centred approach to our conservation work, using international standards for equitable research and free and prior informed consent, and guided by a deep appreciation for cultural and religious diversity. Our aim is to remain a small, but strong and flexible core team that engages with the best people in the places where we work and the most renowned international experts on the subjects we undertake.
