Protecting Nature's Most Vital Stewards.
Death by a Thousand Cuts
The Global Entomology Coalition is driven by an alarming fact: insect populations are plummeting worldwide, but even more alarming is the lack of data that can accurately tell us just how fast. Even so, there is a severe lack of funding and research to counter this crisis. Most insect-related research and conservation efforts focus narrowly on anthropomorphic viewpoints regarding agricultural pests and disease vectors— or how to control them rather than recognizing their broader environmental importance.
Our mission is to shift this focus—to foster a deeper understanding of all insects and spiders and highlight their irreplaceable environmental value.​
Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all solution as their declines can truly be defined as Death by a Thousand Cuts, and only intensifying as human populations skyrocket. From agricultural pressures to climate change, our planet's custodians are under siege.
Image Source: Image created by Virginia Wagner, Insect decline in the Anthropocene: Death by a thousand cuts, David L. Wagner, Eliza M. Grames, Matthew L. Forister, May R. Berenbaum , and David Stopak
Mending a Thousand Cuts
Through education and public engagement, we're transforming cultural perceptions of insects—shifting them from nuisances to be controlled to critical components of thriving ecosystems. We're creating innovative research and conservation initiatives, outreach education programs, and stepping outside the box to mend a thousand cuts.
Education
Education kindles appreciation.
Appreciation sparks passion.
Passion ignites action.
It all starts with education and outreach. We provide resources, training programs, educational initiatives, and open research expeditions to the public to inspire and foster appreciation for the incredibly important behaviors, adaptations, and environmental roles insects play in maintaining global ecological balance.
Research
When we study entomology, we measure the pulse of our ecosystems.
To understand them is to understand the very heartbeat of Earth
At the core of the GEC’s objectives is the promotion of research that addresses critical issues related to insect biodiversity, ecology, behavior, and physiology. By facilitating communication and collaboration among experts across various disciplines and the general public, the coalition aims to accelerate scientific discoveries and develop effective strategies for insect conservation and discovery.
Conservation
"Like the resource it seeks to protect, wildlife conservation must be dynamic, changing as conditions change, seeking always to become more effective."
- Excerpt from Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson
The coalition actively engages with local businesses and communities, NGOs, biological field stations, universities and schools to advocate for evidence-based policies and practices that support insect conservation efforts and change the global attitudes toward insects to help turn their negative reputation around.
A Coalition for Everyone
The Global Entomology Coalition is built on the belief that science—and the future of our planet—must be shaped by all of us.
We may be a small fishfly in a giant pond, but we hope to help reignite a culture that values science, upholds diversity, and fosters a worldwide community where knowledge, truth, and inclusion thrive.
We are committed to creating a coalition where people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, and every dimension of identity are not only welcomed, but empowered to lead.
We affirm and support LGBTQ+ communities, stand against racism and discrimination in all forms, and work to ensure that historically marginalized voices are heard, respected, and uplifted.
Whoever you are, you belong here. We believe that diversity drives discovery, equity builds stronger systems, and inclusion makes progress possible.
At the Global Entomology Coalition, we are committed to growing a community where everyone can thrive, contribute, and help shape a more just, inclusive, and equitable future.
Our No Compromise Policy
Our work is grounded in honesty, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to both scientific and environmental integrity.
As such, we do not accept funding or partnerships from individuals, corporations, or organizations whose actions, products, or messaging harm the environment, perpetuate greenwashing, or make superficial claims of "corporate responsibility". Our mission requires us to stay rooted to the highest ethical standards and honesty, not convenience.
We know this path isn’t the easiest. Turning down funding from powerful interests means we face greater financial challenges. But we believe integrity should never be compromised.
Instead, we rely on the support of individuals and organizations who believe in responsible science, that environmental action should be impactful, not just marketable, and that real change is worth the effort.
Every donation, partnership, and act of kindness from people like you helps us keep our mission honest, impactful, and aligned with the future we’re fighting for.
By standing on principle, we ensure the work we do is not only meaningful, but worthy of trust.
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