Overview
Forever Wild is an Australian initiative launched in 2018 through a registered charity focused on protecting large-scale wilderness landscapes.
Its core purpose is to safeguard biodiversity, cultural heritage and human well-being by reshaping how economic systems interact with nature. The initiative promotes long-term conservation by linking ecological outcomes with sustainable finance mechanisms.
Mission and focus areas
Forever Wild aims to protect the Earth’s remaining wilderness areas while supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. It focuses on developing “Shared Earth Landscapes”, where ecological conservation and human livelihoods are integrated.
A key area of work is nature finance, including the creation of investment structures that attract private and institutional capital to conservation. This approach aligns with sustainable finance by generating non-detrimental financial returns from natural capital while supporting biodiversity and climate objectives.
The initiative also emphasises community-based solutions, recognising that long-term conservation requires social, cultural and economic alignment with environmental goals.
Structure and governance
Forever Wild operates as a central charity supported by a broader group of investment vehicles and profit-for-purpose enterprises. The charity provides governance, transparency and oversight across the initiative’s activities.
Its structure integrates partnerships with communities, governments and investors, often through public–private collaborations. Advisory and governance functions support long-term project development and ensure alignment between financial returns and conservation outcomes.
Programs and offerings
Forever Wild delivers a range of programmes under its Shared Earth framework, including The Human Spirit, Wildlife & Evolution, and Wilderness Economies. These programmes address community engagement, biodiversity protection and sustainable economic development within large landscapes.
The initiative also develops investment models, technical frameworks and progress reports that guide nature-based finance and conservation outcomes. Its work includes land acquisition or co-management, ecosystem restoration, and the creation of low-impact enterprises that fund ongoing conservation.
