The Biodiversity Foundation was established in 2013 to help guide society towards a more ecologically conscious, inspired and balanced future. It upholds as it’s core value the myriad forms and countless ways of life, namely biodiversity itself. The foundation aims to restore and revive ecological sensitivity in the public and lead societal change through sound scientific understanding, reconnecting with nature and creative activism, and also by progressively seeking for novel perspectives and paradigms. It is the only non-profit organization in South Korea to bear the word biodiversity in it’s name, and it is widely regarded as one of most influential organizations in environmental, ecoliteracy circles in the country.

Our maxim...
“Knowing is Loving, Loving is Expressing.”

3-1. Research of Wild Nature
Conducting and supporting field research of wild animals and plants in their natural habitat, providing valuable data and scientific rationale for conservation.

3-2. Conservation Action
Evaluating wildlife populations and ecological conditions of habitats and implementing urgent or necessary conservation measures.

3-3. Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots
Running the South Korean program of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, a global network for youth environmental action.

3-4. Citizen Science & Involvement
Stimulating the community towards nature by allowing citizens to engage themselves with the surrounding biodiversity through exploratory programs.

3-5. Ecoscience Education
Developing innovative ways for improved education and training on important ecological subject matters of our time.

3-6. Wildlife Activism
Monitoring how society is treating and influencing the living conditions of wildlife and taking action to solve problems or improve their livelihoods.