Community Engagement | Wildlife Works

Nov 21

Rooted in Community: A Facilitator’s Journey in Forest Conservation

In this thoughtful reflection, Hadi Prayitno, Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Wildlife Works Indonesia, shares his experiences.

Nov 19

Community Perspectives on Biodiversity COP16

This year, Wildlife Works facilitated a pivotal community delegation Colombia REDD+ Projects to Biodiversity COP16.

Nov 13

Meet Jeanine Iyemebien: Champion of Women's Entrepreneurship at the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

Through a partnership with the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project, Jeanine Iyemebien is a driving force behind women's economic independence.

Oct 29

Building Community Trust in Conservation: Elephants and Bonobos Return to Congo's Mai Ndombe Forest

Mathieu Bolaa has worked to build community trust, and the successful return of the elephants to the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project

Oct 17

Employee Spotlight: Monique Vanni, Brazil Country Director

In this monthly employee spotlight meet Dr. Monique Vanni, Country Director of Brazil for Wildlife Works

Sep 30

Employee Spotlight: George Thumbi - Advancing Conservation Agriculture in Kenya

In this Employee Spotlight meet George Thumbi, Head of Agribusiness and Forestry at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project. George has been with

Sep 16

Conservation By and For the People: Incorporating Local Knowledge into Biodiversity Monitoring

For Wildlife Works, it is essential that community members participate in biodiversity monitoring efforts.

Sep 9

Voices from the Forest: The Real Impact of Carbon Credits

Listen to this conversation between John Mwakima, a community leader from the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project, and Founder Mike Korchinsky.

Jul 15

Scoring for Sustainability: Community Engagement at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project

The Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project in Kenya uses football to unite the community and circulate information about the importance of conservat

Jun 17

Short Film: Water is Life - Kasigau Community Uses Carbon Credit Revenue to Increase Access to Water

At the Wildlife Works’ Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project in Kenya, communities earn thousands of dollars each year by protecting their forests.

May 15

Steering the Ship of Sustainable Development: Community Governance at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project

Locational Carbon Committees ensure community governance at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project

Jan 31

Weaving a Sustainable Future - A New REDD+ Project in Colombia

In the Amazonian region of Colombia, the Association of Traditional Indigenous Authorities of Querarí (ASATIQ) has begun a REDD+ project.

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