
Protect threatened plant species from the many threats to them, of which habitat loss and climate change are central.
Plants are the foundation of all life on Earth. Yet, countless species face extinction due to habitat loss and climate change.
Oya is a platform for global plant conservation. Through projects, education, communication and research, we raise awareness of threatened plants from around the world, and why they matter. We believe that by connecting people with the stories of these incredible species, we can inspire a global movement for their protection.
At Oya, we achieve our mission through interconnected programs that empower individuals to learn, contribute, and advocate for plant conservation. Our unique approach seamlessly connects knowledge, citizen science, and creative expression to create a powerful loop of awareness and support. Through our projects, we work with partners, from schools to institutions dedicated to plants and the environment, so that more people discover the threatened plants around them.
From Geneva classrooms to countries around the world, we work with partners to make threatened plants known.

The Oya Portraits empowers you to observe and document individual threatened plant species in their natural habitats. Your contributions build a living record that supports scientific research and monitoring efforts, directly informing conservation strategies and inspiring our art.

Dive into our free educational resources, grounded in science from organizations like IUCN and Botanic Gardens Conservation, among the many. From plant biology basics to in-depth species profiles, the Oya Learning Hub offers engaging content for all ages to understand why plants matter and the critical role they play in our ecosystems.
Oya is a Swiss non-profit Association. Our work follows the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, and we are working towards partnerships with botanic gardens and with organisations such as Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). We are committed to transparency and to effective action in conserving plant diversity.
General enquiries: Questions about our mission, projects or programmes? Drop us a line — we aim to reply within five working days.
Partnerships and collaboration: If your organisation, foundation or initiative aligns with Oya's work, we'd love to hear from you.
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Know that the fate of plant life is as important as all the endangered animals we hear about. Pearls of wisdom always stand the test of time. Thank you Prince Ea and National Geographic for reminding us of what can happen in 3 seconds!
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