EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE
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Earthwatch is an international environmental organization founded in Boston in 1972. Its role is to promote the protection of natural resources, but also the cultural heritage of the planet. Its approach is singular, it seeks to bring together the general public and the scientific world around a common interest : the environment. Moreover, it is scientists who conduct the programmes in an almost independent manner. Through these collaborations, the proposed missions are aimed at a long-term approach.
What do they propose ? There are as many missions as environmental problems. Here are some examples : study of atmospheric changes in the Arctic, monkeys observation of the Polonnaruwa reserve in Sri Lanka, collection of data on the blue swallows of South Africa, etc.
Where ? Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe…
Profile and conditions. Volunteers are usually 18 years old and speak English. No specialization is required : you will be coachee by the team in place. Food and accommodation differ from one shipyard to another but are supported by Earthwatch.