OUR ENGAGEMENT

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AwareNearth reduces anxiety and builds resilience by shifting how we face global uncertainty. We transform fear into agency, helping humanity navigate both natural and man-made existential threats.

From 2026 to 2030, our work centers on two pillars:

  • The Legacy: A global archive of filmed testimonials capturing the human heartbeat of a planet in transition.

  • The Trilogy: A suite of immersive tools—including a map, a game, and a book—designed to bridge the gap between science, art, and action.

At its heart, AwareNearth invites us to cultivate a planetary consciousness grounded in empathy and responsibility for the generations to come.

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HOW WE ARE

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AwareNearth is a nonprofit association based in Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 2025. We believe that sharing diverse worldviews on existential risks is essential to protecting both human well-being and the natural world.

Based in Geneva’s unique ecosystem of international diplomacy and science, we operate with the transparent governance and integrity required of a global NGO.

Official Status:

  • Registered Nonprofit (CH-660.0.890.025-7)

  • Protected Intellectual Property (IGE-IPI 825208)

  • Member of the Fédération des Entreprises Romandes (FER)

  • Supported by the Centre d’Accueil de la Genève Internationale (CAGI)

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OUR CORE FUNDING TEAM

  • Chris Guillot, a former UN Official and Swiss Diplomat, brings 25 years of global experience in environmental ethics, climate change, and international development. Having worked across 100 countries with the ICRC, MSF, and the World Bank, he later directed UN agencies on global energy and environmental health strategies.

    As a Senior Advisor to the American Geophysical Union, Chris has spent his career bridging the gap between Global North and Global South institutions. At AwareNearth, he unites scientists, diplomats, and local communities to address the paradoxes of our era—restoring the vital connection between humanity and nature, our greatest ally.

  • Dr. Thierry Bussard is the President of AwareNearth.