Istituto Oikos is a non-denominational and independent association, founded in Milan in 1996, operating in Europe and Africa to help conserve and sustainably manage the natural resources as tools of social and economic development.
Istituto Oikos collaborates with public and private entities, both international and national, such as ministries, regional and provincial governments, park administrations, scientific institutes, environmental conservation groups and associations and development organisations to define and apply sustainable natural resource management methods and strategies.