Polar Bears International
Polar Bears International’s primary goals are to conserve the world’s polar bears through research and education, and to serve as a central educational resource on polar bears worldwide. A potentially threatened species that could easily become endangered, the major threat to the polar bear is climate change due to global warming. Polar bears are also jeopardized by pollution, poaching, and industrial disturbances.  All officers and directors serve the foundation without pay or expense reimbursement, so the organization is able to apply 100 percent of its revenue directly to research programming. 

“PBI and Lowepro are both profoundly dedicated to conservation through research and education,” says Robert Buchanan, president of Polar Bears International. “Together we are confident that we can start to change the overall mindset of individuals through kids teaching kids about how to think globally and act locally.” Visit: www.polarbearsinternational.org

Spirit Bear
DayMen/Lowepro has been a significant participant in the campaign to preserve the rare Spirit Bear, whose habitat was threatened by clear-cut logging. We initiated an international photo contest to raise awareness of the bear’s plight and we will do whatever we can to ensure the Spirit Bear’s continued survival.

The Spirit Bear Sanctuary On April 4, 2001, the government of British Columbia announced the creation of a 96,458-hectare (240,000-acre) Spirit Bear protection area. While the sanctuary includes most of the bear’s habitat, crucial areas like Gribbell Island have not been protected and could be logged. Valhalla Wilderness Society and Lowepro will continue to fight for the preservation of this rare bear’s entire habitat.

The Conservation Alliance
DayMen/Lowepro is an active member of The Conservation Alliance, a group of companies in the outdoor industry which provides substantial grants to grassroots environmental initiatives.
Visit: www.conservationalliance.com