Pledges to Practices

A central issue in the global climate agenda is increasing investment in nature-based solutions (i.e. nature conservation and restoration) broadly, and more specifically, in providing more funding to Indigenous Peoples and other local communities to support locally and community-led stewardship of forests and other ecosystems. There is increasing momentum for improving climate and conservation funding that flows to Indigenous and local organizations, yet thus far limited progress in shifting from major recent pledges of funding to greater sustained investment in local actors.

This event seeks to advance progress in shifting ‘from pledges to practice’ by featuring funding models and practices that get better funding into the hands of African conservation and climate organizations working to support community-led solutions. The session includes the launch of a new report that documents progressive funding practices, such as providing more multi-year, core organizational funding for local conservation efforts. The event will also include a workshop-style session where participating funders can discuss practical measures to overcome barriers to improving funding practices.

Studio 2, 873 Broadway, NY 10003