Together, we create a
new relationship with nature.
Discover how the Wyss Academy works.
Who we are
The Wyss Academy for Nature offers a new systemic approach to addressing the wicked problems that affect people and nature in landscapes under pressure. In our Solutionscapes around the world, we engage with local communities, scientists, businesses and policymakers to transform ideas into action.
What we do
In currently 89 projects around the world, the Wyss Academy for Nature brings together researchers with local knowledge bearers and stakeholders to turn ideas into action. We combine scientific and traditional knowledge to find solutions that benefit both people and nature.
Latest News
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Kick-off event: Pilotregion: Saane-Sense-Aare Preventing biodiversity loss in waterbodies despite climate change / LANAT-3
Event date: January 27, 2026
Publish date: January 20, 2026
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Dr. Benson Okita at the Basel Peace Forum: Conservation, governance, and conflict risk in East Africa
Event date: January 27, 2026
Publish date: January 27, 2026
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Youth-led tree nurseries for restoring the Gambella Wetland
Publish date: January 26, 2026
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Innovate 4 Nature’s Award Ceremony: EarthAcre receives Wyss Academy for Nature grant at Davos
Event date: January 24, 2026
Publish date: January 30, 2026
Where we work
We co-design and implement concrete projects in a number of countries in South America, East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central Europe. Learn more about the challenges we address – together with local communities and key partners.
