UNESCO Earth Network Experts

A dedicated pool of experts ready to tackle local biodiversity challenges in UNESCO sites

320+ volunteer experts

The Earth Network brings together over 300 experts from over 60 countries, from diverse biodiversity-related fields including land restoration, environmental management and environmental law.

The specialists stand ready to put their unique skillsets and knowledge at the service of requesting sites. The Earth Network covers all scientific domains and proudly combines different forms of knowledge: scientific, practitioner, local and indigenous.

On the ground, these experts provide technical advice, collect data, build partnerships, and provide training to respond to the specific needs and priorities of each UNESCO-designated site.

33%
of the volunteer experts

are women

51 experts
have skills in natural resource management,

which represents the main area of expertise.

65%
of the volunteers

are from Africa

38 years old
is the average age

of the volunteer experts

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