Eden Project's Mission

As a growing movement of global citizens, we reconnect people with nature, we demonstrate and communicate positive change, and we inspire advocates of action.

The future remains ours to make. Healthy planet, healthy people.

Earth provides us with fresh air, clean water, rich biodiversity and a stable climate. We believe that the planetary emergency issues are all symptoms of the same problem: we have broken our relationship with the natural world. That’s why the Eden Project are working with, for and as part of nature to repair this relationship by demonstrating and inspiring positive action for the planet.

We aim to get things done in three main ways:

Eden Project team member in Rainforest Biome

Respect

We respect the natural world and demonstrate that people are part of ‒ not apart from ‒ nature

Protect

We protect wild places and enable them to thrive

Repair

We repair damaged spaces that need to be fixed

Eden co-founder Sir Tim Smit on our mission

Sir Tim Smit

“ In the beginning the idea was very simple – let’s take a place of utter dereliction and create life in it ”

Our mission explained

Find out how we bring to life our mission through horticulture exhibits, arts and culture programmes, community initiatives and education work.

Explore our mission

Our origins

Twenty years ago, Eden Cornwall was a sterile clay pit; today it is a living landscape full of life. See where we've come from, how we've grown, and where we're going next.

Find out how it all began

Our projects

Our growing range of projects, from local to global, aim to transform place and lives, stimulating, educating and empowering.

See our impact

Horticulturalist Colin Skelly in the Eden Project's Mediterranean Biome

The people behind Eden

Meet some of the people who make Eden what it is, from gardeners to volunteers to artists. We're all united by a passion to build relationships between people and the natural world for the benefit of all living things.

Meet the team

Make a pledge to the planet

Small changes can make a big difference if taken up by enough people. Pick your pledge and feel inspired to make a positive change for the planet.

Make a pledge

Our structure and funding

We are an educational charity, social enterprise and visitor attraction. Discover how we’re funded and who we partner with in order to deliver our mission.

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