Balancing the protection and management of forests, wildlife, water, and coastal resources. We work to improve people’s welfare by linking their livelihoods to the sound management of natural resources and ecosystems. Developing countries often face seemingly impossible choices that pit protecting ecosystems against tapping natural resources to drive economic growth. We harness both these impulses by helping governments design policies and regulations and assisting communities to promote the sustainable management of forest resources, conserve biodiversity and natural habitats, and provide incentives and livelihood opportunities for local stakeholders. These programs can include the development of sustainable supply chains and direct payments for environmental services, thereby delivering economic and social benefits that are grounded in maintaining the integrity of ecosystems.
