Mission

Oikonos studies and protects imperiled ecosystems by engaging diverse communities through innovative scientific and artistic collaborations.

501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in U.S. & NGO in Chile

Annual Report

Read about Oikonos’ accomplishments. Thank you to all staff, donors, volunteers, partners and funders for contributing to the mission.

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What does Oikonos mean?

The name Oikonos is derived from Greek and Latin roots and is pronounced “oi·kô´·nôs.” The literal translation of “oikos” is home. The root “konos” is derived from the Latin “cognoscere,” which means to recognize, learn, inquire or examine. Hence we define Oikonos as ecosystem knowledge.

About the Egg

Oikonos’ logo is an egg from a seabird related to the extinct Great Auk that is known as the Common Murre (pronounced MER). The squiggly pigments and color vary greatly. After one month, the chick breaks the shell, and hatches. Before the chick can fly, the father encourages it to jump into the sea and teaches it to dive for food and survive.
Watercolor by Sophie Webb

Our logo represents communities and ecosystems that are connected, interdependent, and changing.

Contact

  Oikonos Staff

 

People

Board, Associates, Staff, Advisors