Conserve’s deep commitment to restoring and conserving the often-overlooked parts of Africa’s still vast conservation estate is driven by a sense of urgency. Our theory of change hinges on four key elements – effective conservation management, strong local governance, skilled leadership, and tangible benefits realised locally.

While the impacts of our model will be felt when each element is successful, they will be greatest when they are mutually reinforced through carefully planned integration and adaptive management.

It is not enough to deliver effective conservation management if management is not inclusive of the communities living in and around the project sites, and it is not enough to develop leadership and hone technical skills if these don’t lead to sustainable benefit streams and improved livelihoods.