Mist lifting off the rainforest canopy at dawn, seen from the emergent layer

Proof it works

Mission Green

MISSION GREEN is a bold endeavor to promote global tree conservation, sustainable economic opportunity for local indigenous people, and continuous research and education. The goal is to stop global deforestation and protect our planet’s biodiversity.

A church forest and its church from the air

It represents the culmination of my life’s work and passion. It will now define my focus and contribution to science and the health of the world for the balance of my life and career. As a scientist and a parent, I want to take a stand to ensure that the next generation will inherit a healthy world in which to live.

Dr. Meg Lowman
The 10× model Three commitments feed into one twelve-times commitment, which returns three measurable outcomes. 10 canopy walkways in the highest-biodiversity hot spots 10 yrs of stewardship research, education, and local hubs $10M invested for permanence and local ownership 120 local livelihoods community members in new green economies 1,200 student explorers making real discoveries, not exercises 50%+ of the Earth's biodiversity lives in the canopy this protects THE COMMITMENT 10 walkways in 10 years as our work spans the world. WHAT GOES IN WHAT COMES BACK OUR MEASURABLE FRAMEWORK The 10× model. The 10× model Three commitments feed into one twelve-times commitment, which returns three measurable outcomes. 10 canopy walkways in the highest-biodiversity hot spots 10 yrs of stewardship research, education, and local hubs $10M invested for permanence and local ownership 120 local livelihoods community members in new green economies 1,200 student explorers making real discoveries, not exercises 50%+ of the Earth's biodiversity lives in the canopy this protects THE COMMITMENT 10 walkways in 10 years as our work spans the world. OUR MEASURABLE FRAMEWORK The 10× model. WHAT GOES IN WHAT COMES BACK

The 10× model was informed and created alongside Ed Wilson.

*Two walkways have joined ahead of schedule — 12 exist today, against the original 10-in-10-years commitment.

Where they are

Twelve walkways on the map.

Click any green dot, or pick a walkway from the list. Marker positions are approximate to the site or its nearest town.

Two ways in

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The Eighth Continent Fund

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