In 2015, 193 UN General Assembly members adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 Co-created by local leaders and our locally hired employees, the economic and social development programs Carbon revenue also funds water access and sustainable farming training. Wildlife Works REDD+ projects in developing nations provide funding for self-determined economic development eco factory trains and employs over 70 local community members to produce apparel and accessories for sustainable

In 2015, 193 UN General Assembly members adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 increase access to information for local community members so that they can improve their crop yields in sustainable The project sustains 65+ locally hired employees to fill conservation and social impact jobs that represent We also sustain 300+ administration jobs in our logistics office which is located outside of the project Wildlife Works REDD+ projects in developing nations provide funding for self-determined economic development

According to the latest Sustainable Development Report , only 12% of the Sustainable Development Goals Achieving sustainable development for local communities in the Global South is like having to cross a development in the area. These projects might include investing in new schools, healthcare facilities, or sustainable farming They're the bridge between the community and the project, ensuring that the benefits of sustainable development

This happens often with small women’s group set-ups all over the developing world. sustainable resources, such as designing for sustainable fabrics and to maximize the factory’s accessible Many sustainable brands, such as People Tree , recognize this as a cornerstone of sustainable production The technology to recycle blended fabrics (i.e. polyester/cotton blends) has not yet been developed. #sustainability

community development at scale Sandeep Choudhury of VNV Advisory, a carbon developer based in India, partnership arrangement where both the Global North and Global South are working towards the net-zero goal "The REDD+ mechanism has been the only efficient and sustainable solution over time that has managed contribute to the sustainable development of Colombia Asocarbono hosts courses on topics such as REDD and improve its members' businesses according to the regulatory framework to increase the sustainable

UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 calls for access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy Following this objective, Wildlife Works has developed sustainable charcoal using pruned branches from Wildlife Works is continuing to educate communities in the REDD+ project area on the importance of sustainable “We have to prune it in a sustainable manner leaving a pathway and food for small animals like hares “We want to acquire skills from sustainable projects such as the eco-charcoal because we believe these

Development Plenary Session. This year we discussed issues concerning Sustainable Development, Education, Peace and Conflict resolution Having been selected as a delegate speaker for Sustainable Development I had the privilege to tell the In what ways do you contribute to making your business/organization more sustainable? development.

providing a safe and comfortable environment for the students and teachers to further their education goals Their sustainable supply chain strategy has proven to align with their profit goals and their customers Works is the world’s leading REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), project development The company helps local landowners in the developing world monetize their forest and biodiversity assets #Kenya #asos #sustainability

Wildlife Works Carbon LLC was voted best project developer in the forestry category of Environmental “We have established a sustainable and scalable business model that delivers unprecedented environmental addition to winning first place in the forestry category, Wildlife Works won second place for Best Project Developer in the overall category that included developers in renewable energy, energy efficiency, forestry and

The battle between development and environmental conservation can often be a fierce one.   We are very aware of the effects of development on the environment, which is why we’ve opted to use simple Makuti roofs are all natural and sustainable, and they create local jobs and decrease the importation We are always on the lookout to use materials that are as local and sustainable as possible.

This is an exciting time for Wildlife Works, as new projects that have been under development for years forest and adapt to climate change by improving traditional food production systems and co-creating new sustainable Wildlife Works’ community development team has found new ways to bring these beautiful, eco-friendly As this additional source of sustainable income grows, there will be less pressure to cut down trees

A good life is like weaving; energy is created in the tension. The struggle, each pull and tug builds on the next to create the perfect basket. Weaving baskets is a tradition in native Taita culture, a tribe of people living in the hills in South Eastern Kenya. Violet Simba is part of the Basket Weaver Women Group in Jora, a village in the shadow of Mount Kasigau that is within the Wildlife Works Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project area. Violet is one of 30 weavers in the Jora group who have turned to weaving Sisal baskets in order to be less dependent on subsistence agriculture. Violet Simba, a traditional basket weaver in Jura, Kenya Jora Women Basket Weaver Group is one of 26 local craft organizations that are represented by Hadithi Craft Support Community Based Organization (CBO). Hadithi helps to financially empower about 500 local women through making connections to external markets, building capacity and improving product quality of local craft groups. Wildlife Works supports Hadithi by providing facilities and logistical assistance. This work helps to conserve threatened forests, home to elephants and cheetahs, by providing an alternative income to slash and burn agriculture and poaching of valuable wildlife. Violet, a widow with eight children and a grandmother to 11, farmed maize all her life. Working the land became increasingly difficult for her, in an already challenging semi-arid climate, as she grew older and without the support of her husband. In 2010, she abandoned farming and began weaving baskets. She learnt the art of weaving from the chairlady of the Jora Basket Weaver Women Group, Hilda Mghami who runs teaching sessions in the village. Violet has been weaving as her main source of income since 2010 Since joining the weaving group, Violet has made more than 800 baskets using traditional techniques. She uses white sisal as her raw material, then adds in colors obtained from natural sources, such as charcoal, tree leaves, and black or red soil, as well as commercial dye colors. “The colors that I love weaving the most are red and green, they make me feel good and give me motivation,” she says. In order to create her colors, Violet boils water and dye and then dips the white sisal into the mixture. The colored sisal is left to dry for a few minutes and then she starts weaving. It takes her five days to weave a big basket, three days to weave a medium basket and one day to weave a small basket. Violet is now 65 years old and basket weaving is her main source of income. She uses the money she gets to pay school fees and buy clothes for her youngest child who is enrolled in a youth polytechnic school, a technical institution that is cheaper than regular secondary school in Kenya. This son is the only child of hers who she has been able to fund beyond primary school. The Jora Basket Weaver Women Group meets once a week on Thursdays. Violet loves this community. During the weekly meeting the women chat about how to improve their weaving, share problems relating to their age and discuss their future plans. Violet’s main challenge is that with her age and after decades of backbreaking farming, she experiences chest problems while weaving. Also, she and her fellow weavers struggle with not having a constant market for their baskets. Despite these challenges Violet has future plans, she hopes basket weaving will take her into her old age. “My wish is for God to grand me more healthy days on Earth. I’m thankful to the support Wildlife Works are giving us,” she added. Violet and some of her fellow weavers dance together at a meeting of the Jura Women Basket Weaver Group #Kenya