Global Collaboration

The Branch Network

A planetary scale alliance of science and stewardship.

A Shared Vision for Ecosystems

Branch connects research, people, and platforms into a global ecological knowledge network. This collaborative ecosystem is designed to translate high-resolution data into tangible restoration outcomes.

The BRANCH Network is a global collaboration of academic institutions, NGOs, and research partners working together to advance ecological science for the public good. On this page, you can explore the partners that make up the BRANCH Network and learn how they contribute expertise, data, and local insight.

“Helping translate science into restoration, policy, and real-world impact across shared research priorities.”

Explore ways to get involved

Global Research Hubs

Collaborating with leading research institutions to push the boundaries of ecological science.

Crowther Lab

Biodiversity, Global Inequalities, Restoration Impact : research lab based at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) and BRANCH Institute

Zohner Lab

Nature, Climate & Human Society: research lab based at UTokyo and BRANCH Institute

Mo Lab

Global ecosystem function and climate change: research lab at Nankai University

Maynard Lab

Community Ecology, Biodiversity, & Complex Networks: research lab at University College London

Bastin Lab

Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Landscapes: research lab at ULiege Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech

Yale Applied Science Synthesis Program

Quantitative scientific syntheses: research program at Yale

Partner Organizations

Strategic alliances with organizations driving the global restoration movement.

SEED

Standardizing ecological evidence.

RESTOR

Mapping the global restoration movement.

FUNGA

Harnessing forest fungal networks.

CTRS

Training and capacity building for restoration and conservation practitioners working to build resilient tropical ecosystems

TLCP

Advances ecosystem restoration and climate change resilience through applied research, landscape-scale learning, and knowledge sharing

N4C

A platform for unbranded communications, advocacy, and movement‑building, acting as the connective tissue for the global climate‑nature movement.

OATH

Oath brings life back to the soil with millions of living microorganisms in every spoonful.

 

SEED

Standardizing ecological evidence.

EARTHED

Nature-based learning & education.