About Us
Tracing our trajectory
towards a regenerative future
Through an education that reconnects us with nature, Guardians of Nature empowers school communities to see themselves as stewards of our planet, driving solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges locally and globally.
We are working to transform Costa Rica’s education system into a model of learning in harmony with nature, one that can serve as a global reference. Our programs focus on training teachers, enriching curriculum, engaging students, and transforming school campuses through community-driven action. Our goal is to restore our biosphere for the well-being of people and the planet through education.
We are committed to breaking down all barriers to accessing the information necessary to educate new generations about protecting our natural environment (SDG 4.7), to promote and empower inclusion and equality through environmental education (SDG 5) and to propel us through the power of collective impact (SDG 17), while advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life Below Water (SDG 14) and Life on Land (SDG 15).
The #GuardiansMovement empowers school communities to take action on the issues that directly affect them. It invites them to communicate and share their own solutions, promoting change and amplifying their voices in the world—while we capture and showcase their impact. By promoting a culture of guardianship, we can address the challenges facing our planet and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
Guardianes de la Naturaleza is the outreach program of the DMA Foundation, located in Nosara, Guanacaste. The foundation also operates the Del Mar Academy school, a laboratory for innovation in nature-based education for local and international students aged 4 to 18.
Our Theory of Change
