VISION & STRATEGY We are creating advocates for the planet. We face a planetary emergency. Our future depends on the natural world, but we are not combating our own destructive impact on the planet. Earth is now changing fast under the influence of human behaviour. Climate change and biodiversity loss are just some of the manifestations. By threatening natural systems, we threaten our own future. We must act now, we must act on scien- tific evidence and we must act together. Our vision is of a future where both people and plan- et thrive.
Our hope
Understanding life on Earth is the greatest scientif- ic challenge of our age. We cannot hope to develop solutions without research that unlocks the underly- ing biology and applied science. Alongside the science, all of us need hope: hope that there is a future where both people and the planet thrive. Building and spreading this hope through evi- dence and action will be the foundation of our strat- egy in the coming decade. In today’s challenging times, we will create advo- cates for the planet: individuals who feel sufficiently informed, confident and motivated to make wise de - cisions, to get involved, and to use their influence and actions to make a positive difference to the global future. To achieve this, we will harness our collection, our research and our reach.
Our success
Given the urgency of the issues facing the planet, we are aware that we have a global responsibility. We need to shape the future by learning from the past and seeking solutions which will bring a prosperous future. Success lies in solutions and action. Once peo- ple can begin to feel optimistic about the op- portunities to create a sustainable future, we will have achieved success. We can’t change the world alone, so we will work in partnership with others towards a common goal.
Our mission is to create advocates for the planet.
Our Strategy to 2031 sets out the part the Museum will play as a global, scientific and cultural leader.
Our priorities
Five strategic priorities will be at the core of the Museum's activities until 2031: • securing the future of the collection • transforming the study of natural history • developing the gardens and galleries • creating a resilient and sustainable organisation • engaging and involving the widest possible audience
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