What We Do

From research to action: Our activities supporting community-led conservation.

Collaborative research, capacity building, and policy engagement.

Interdisciplinary Research

We integrate diverse academic disciplines to conduct comprehensive studies on forest ecosystems and human interactions.

Toolkits Development

Creating practical guides and resources for communities, NGOs, and policymakers. We co-create practical toolkits and evidence-based policy recommendations that foster sustainable livelihoods, environmental stewardship, and social justice.

Capacity Building

Training community members in GIS mapping, data collection, and sustainable resource management.

Participatory Methods & Research

Conducting community-based research using mixed methods to understand forest-community relationships. Our approach prioritizes the knowledge and perspectives of local communities through methods like focus groups, surveys, and participatory GIS mapping.

Policy Engagement & Advocacy

We work with government agencies, NGOs, and traditional authorities to translate research findings into policy recommendations. Our evidence-based approach ensures that conservation policies are grounded in local realities and support community rights.

  • Policy briefs and recommendations
  • Stakeholder dialogues and workshops
  • Advocacy for community land rights
  • Support for community-based forest management
Policy Engagement