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Kew Gardens

We are committed to protecting and sharing the wonders of plants and fungi to enable a better world for everyone.

About Kew Gardens


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Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth.

Earth is the only planet in the universe that we know for certain supports life.

Yet that life is in crisis.

The unprecedented rate of degradation means we are living through an age of extinction. We know the next decade is critical to reverse this trend.

Our aspiration is to end the extinction crisis and help create a world where nature is protected, valued and managed sustainably.

In Our Manifesto for Change we have made five commitments to make a significant and substantial contribution to tackling global challenges.

1. Deliver science-based knowledge and solutions to protect biodiversity and use natural resources sustainably.

Our scientists will identify and strive to protect species of plants and fungi globally, as well as revealing those that could be new sources of food, medicine, fuel or materials.

2. Inspire people to protect the natural world.

We will promote and provide access to knowledge, ideas and beautiful gardens that motivate individuals to be advocates for nature.

3. Train the next generation of experts.

The world needs brilliant scientists and horticulturists. We commit to training students from the UK and around the world.

4. Extend our reach.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a public body and charity with global collections and influence. We must be for everyone, disseminating our knowledge and collections both physically and digitally for global benefit.

5. Influence national and international opinion and policy.

We will speak with confidence and prominence to advocate policies aligned with our mission. We will be an exemplar of environmental responsibility in all that we do, including by exceeding net-zero carbon emissions to become Climate Positive by 2030.

Your Impact

Through our world-class research and diverse living collections, Kew scientists are discovering long-term solutions to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. Support our work today.