The Wyss Foundation launched the Wyss Campaign for Nature, a $1.5 billion campaign to help protect 30% of the planet by 2030.

Our planet’s wildlife and wild areas are disappearing quickly

Two-thirds of the Earth’s ocean and three-quarters of its lands have been significantly altered by humans.
Source: IPBES | Photo credit: Michell León

The planet has lost 60% of its wildlife populations since 1970.
Source: WWF | Photo credit: Mattias Rebak

One million wildlife and plant species are now at risk of extinction.
Source: IPBES | Photo credit: Mike Beckner

ABOUT THE WYSS CAMPAIGN FOR NATURE

The campaign's goal is to help conserve 30% of the planet in a natural state by the year 2030 by creating and expanding protected areas, implementing international conservation targets, and inspiring conservation action around the world. Only by dramatically increasing the capacity of communities, Indigenous Peoples, and nations to conserve lands, waters, and wildlife can we hope to safeguard the natural world upon which we all depend.

ABOUT HANSJÖRG WYSS AND THE WYSS FOUNDATION

Climbing and hiking the Rocky Mountains as a young man, Hansjörg Wyss developed a lifelong love for America’s open lands and a passion for discovery and innovation. After a successful career in life-saving medical science, Mr. Wyss created the Wyss Foundation in 1998 to help ensure that the iconic Western landscapes that inspired him are protected for everyone to experience and explore. Today, the Wyss Foundation’s philanthropy supports projects in areas from conservation and education to economic opportunity and social justice. Each philanthropic investment seeks to encourage new ideas and new solutions that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.

Banner photo credit: Daniel Rosengren

“Each investment we make in conservation is an enduring investment in democracy.”

Hansjörg Wyss

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