We’ve compiled these lists of resources to help you build your skills and knowledge for a variety of topics related to collaborative conservation. You can use the Table of Contents on the right to jump to a section that you are interested in learning more about, or scroll down to view them all.
You can also find CCC produced trainings and webinars here, or read our publications here to continue building your skills in collaborative conservation!
There is no “one size fits all” formula for how to do collaborative conservation. However, the following Five Foundations are helpful to consider. The CCC How-To Page is organized around these Five Foundations, offering helpful resources for each.
Resources in this section cover the design of collaborative efforts, including considerations around the system, context, conditions, and capacity for the effort. A collaborative mindset is developed by first understanding the principles of effective collaboration and characteristics associated with successful efforts. As well, it is important to explicitly consider the stakeholder’s level of engagement, participatory power, and agency in the process.
A structured approach to engaging stakeholders allows collaborative conservation leaders to identify the type of engagement that is needed, who should be included, what the engagement looks like, and the governance structures that might be needed. Cross-cultural considerations guide meaningful engagement strategies, especially for Indigenous and other marginalized communities.
Resources in this section cover a lot of ground, but all relate to the importance of participation and co-production of knowledge. Collaborative conservation leaders create and implement successful processes that build trust and advance a shared vision wherein multiple priorities, knowledge systems, and values are given equal or equitable weight. This is a learning endeavor, and collaborative learning tools and strategies underlie efforts to constructively manage differences and tackle complex issues.
Strategic planning and project planning frameworks are helpful in setting agendas, creating goals, analyzing the systems at play, and moving a project forward. Planning and implementing conservation projects also requires technical knowledge and analytical skills. Because collaborative conservation projects often require a sustained commitment, conservation finance becomes important, including accessing capital in creative, innovative ways.
It is important to share the results and story of the collaborative conservation effort. Participatory research and evaluation methods help us understand the outcomes of the collaborative conservation effort, while outreach and engagement strategies utilize communication that is relevant, engaging, and audience specific.
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