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Have an impact. You’re looking for a community that shares your purpose, passion, and sense of adventure. Welcome to GVI Planet. Travel with us to some of the earth’s most extraordinary and vulnerable habitats and work to find sustainable solutions that will change the world for good. Planet Conserve our planet , ethically . Join one of our locally-led conservation programs and contribute to research aimed at reversing biodiversity loss and preserving essential ecosystems, while spending time with some of the world’s rarest and most at risk species. Find a program People We also work with people. Join locally-led sustainable development projects and invest in a more equitable future while learning from – and living in – diverse cultures and communities. Visit GVI People Issues we care about The whole wild world UN SDG 15 : LIFE ON LAND Our wildlife conservation programs are aimed at preserving some of our most vulnerable terrestrial species. We belong to the sea UN SDG 14 : LIFE BELOW WATER The oceans are our most valuable, varied and vibrant ecosystems – and our marine conservation programs are working to save them. The earth is in your hands UN SDG 13 : CLIMATE ACTION All our project work is united by a central goal – to stop the biodiversity loss caused by climate change across both land and sea. Local impact, global change UN SDG 17 : PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS We are focussed on empowering locally-led community projects driven by true collaboration and partnership. Change for good LASTING IMPACT Our impact can only be meaningful if it lasts. Across our project work, we strive to find and support measurable solutions that are truly sustainable. Do good, better ETHICAL ENGAGEMENT We ensure that our people, partners, and work are held to rigorous ethical standards led by compassion, inclusivity, and equality. Knowledge is power COMMUNITY BASED Our work will always be grounded in local community outreach programs that focus on shared learning and education. A global mission POLICY FRAMEWORK We can only succeed if we work together. That’s why we’re committed to using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide our work. The heart of humanity GVI PEOPLE Conservation isn’t our only cause. We can’t preserve our planet without taking care of our people, too. Find out more about our community projects here . Visit GVI People Programs in Thailand Ao Nang and Chiang Mai From the beachy paradise of Ao Nang to the great, green jungle of northern Chiang Mai, in Thailand you can work on everything from coastal and marine conservation to ethical elephant tourism. Explore all programs Programs in Seychelles Cap Ternay Travel to this tropical archipelago off the coast of Africa, where you will help protect coastal ecosystems, dive in coral-rich seas, work with eagle rays and reef sharks, and restore the mangrove habitat. Explore all programs Programs in South Africa Limpopo and Gansbaai Sunsets, savannahs, safaris and vibrant marine life. Get involved in animal conservation with big cats, rhinos, elephants, sharks, penguins and whales, or train to become a professional field guide. Explore all programs Programs in Madagascar Nosy Be Everything about Madagascar’s tropical ecosystem is unique. A remote and beautiful island in the Indian ocean, it’s the only place on earth where you will find the enigmatic, elusive, and endangered lemur. Explore all programs Programs in Costa Rica Kekoldi A lush jungle, rich in biodiversity, offering up a variety of wildlife and marine conservation adventures. Track jaguars, swim with sea turtles, and help preserve a vital rainforest. Explore all programs Programs in Mexico Puerto Morelos Mangroves, coral reefs, and Caribbean coastline – life in Puerto Morelos is full of adventure and mystery. Join our dedicated team and work to preserve these spectacular and fragile ecosystems. Explore all programs Programs in Fiji Dawasamu Find adventure – and purpose – among the tropical jungles and coral reefs of Silana, Fiji. Dive, swim, snorkel and hike while working on marine and coastal conservation projects. Explore all programs Programs in Greece Ammes, Kefalonia and Argostoli, Kefalonia Join us on the island of Kefalonia, known for its ancient sea turtle nesting routes. From our locations in Argostoli and Ammes , your work here will play a vital role in conserving these critical coastal habitats. Explore all programs Programs in Canary Islands Tenerife Few areas match the splendor of the sea surrounding the island of Tenerife. Spend your days with the sun on your skin and in the company of spectacular marine megafauna. Explore all programs Programs in Peru Tambopata Volunteering in Peru is an opportunity to experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. Join us in Tambopata National Reserve,...