Our approach is simple. Our first action with any community is to listen. By listening, we figure out what’s important, and design durable solutions together that meet the needs of communities and partners.
We encourage starting small to see tangible results quickly. This helps build confidence in the process, encourages people to come along on the journey, and builds support for bigger and more ambitious conservation efforts. Communities are in the driving seat in this process, while we provide support where invited. Over time, our involvement becomes increasingly lighter.