根与芽是国际性的环保项目，旨在推动不同文化之间的互动，以及促进全社会对环境的关注和对他人的关爱。根与芽于1991年初由世界知名灵长类动物学家、联合国和平信使、英国女爵士珍·古道尔博士创立于坦桑尼亚，随后在全球范围内蓬勃发展，获得广泛的认可，目前根与芽在全球120个国家都有分布。它主要的活动形式是开展社区公益活动和环保教育项目。珍博士希望通过这个项目激励年轻人为更美好的明天而共同努力。从学前班到大学，各年龄层的学生都加入了根与芽的行列，成员小组组建超过9000个。

The Shanghai Roots & Shoots program is part of a global network of localized non-profit organizations (NPO) that promote an active civil society in over 130 countries worldwide. Established in 1999, the Shanghai Roots & Shoots program encourages youths to become advocates for environmental and wildlife protection, as well as poverty alleviation and social initiatives by giving them the tools and support to carry out projects of their own design. In 2004, Shanghai Roots & Shoots became the only foreign affiliated non-profit organization formally approved by the government of the People’s Republic of China. Roots & Shoots exists in Shanghai as a broad network of organized student groups that affiliate with over 300 schools, ranging from primary to university level. Student volunteers organize hands-on projects that include citywide recycling drives, environmental educational initiatives, and poverty alleviation projects in neighboring provinces.

上海根与芽成立于1999年，由现任理事会主席陶瑞琳女士开办的关注于环保教育的非营利机构。 2004年在上海民政局注册成立为上海根与芽青少年活动中心。我们秉承珍博士的理念，鼓励并推动学龄前儿童到大学生等广大青少年群体，以及社区中的成年人来亲身参与根与芽计划。我们的愿景：人人关心环境，关爱动物和关怀社区的未来。我们的使命：为可持续的未来培养负责任的公民。我们的工作领域：抵御荒漠化、可持续发展教育、有机生态教育、低碳节能倡导、营造可持续生活、助力儿童成长、倡导生物多样性等。上海根与芽致力于通过传播环境保护知识、提升公众的环保行动能力，激励每一个人行动起来，为可持续的未来而努力，期待您的深度参与和支持!

The Shanghai Roots & Shoots was founded as a volunteer organization by Ms. Tori Zwisler in November 1999.  Five years later, in November of 2004, Roots & Shoots was granted a Non-Profit Organization status by the Shanghai City Government. The Shanghai Roots & Shoots program encourages youths to become advocates for environmental and wildlife protection, as well as poverty alleviation and social initiatives by giving them the tools and support to carry out projects of their own design. Our Vision：Care and concern for the environment, animals and your community. Our Mission: Nurturing responsible citizens for a sustainable planet. Our Areas of Focus: Fighting Desertification, Education for Sustainable Development, Organic Farming, Low Carbon Advocacy, Humanitarian Care, Biodiversity & Conservation, Sustainable Lifestyles. Shanghai Roots & Shoots is committed to Inspire every individual to take informed action for a sustainable future through education and capacity building. Get involved!