Don’t for a second think that Wyss has recently developed his ambition to spend his wealth for the betterment of the environment. His affiliation to the conservationist movement goes way back. As a part of his foundation, he has already contributed $415 million towards preserving roughly 40 million acres across the world. His dedication towards making a difference in the world by doing his best to save it has had an exponential effect in uplifting the morale and awareness among other people regarding the importance of devoting time towards looking after our surroundings and the natural aspect of our planet. Scientists all around the world are plunging headstrong into tests and mining research data on effective and sustainable ways to save the environment, but the quest to help the planet cannot stop there. Wyss states that the environment needs the collective attention of all the inhabitants of the Earth if it wants to have a chance to be revived to its former glory. He insists on revitalizing the idea of public-land protection that was introduced in the US and which has had positive effects when tested in Yellowstone and Yosemite.
Kelvin0514 on June 7th, 2019 at 21:05 UTC »
I'm very proud to work for the Wyss institute. His gifts keep us going and provide funding for high impact research that aims to better the world through technology. Check out https://wyss.harvard.edu/ to see the areas of research we are currently exploring!
driverofracecars on June 7th, 2019 at 20:40 UTC »
I can't even comprehend what it must be like to have so much money that you can afford to donate 1 billion dollars.
ThorKG on June 7th, 2019 at 20:17 UTC »
His world ranking in net worth is #281 iirc; just imagine if the other 280 wealthier than he is would do the same.