Live and learn. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard many times before. And it’s at the core of what LeAP: Leadership for Africa’s Parks is all about. Not just because LeAP’s programs fill critical gaps in training at African wildlife colleges and universities so that graduates gain essential skills in
At Nature For Justice, we work with Indigenous Nations, farmers, organizations, and businesses to deliver nature-based solutions that support frontline communities confronting the climate crisis. Across every initiative, we focus on equitable outcomes for communities, financially viable models, and lasting benefits for both people and nature. Our approach centers on
Across the Eastern and Western Cape, thicket restoration is quietly changing lives. What looks like “just planting spekboom” or fencing off a degraded hillside is, in reality, a social development strategy with deep roots: it puts people to work, buffers communities from climate shocks, builds local businesses, restores pride in
Achieving durable solutions for the impacts of climate change requires that local organizations, Indigenous groups, and individuals not only have a voice but also the necessary tools—resources, technical skills, and managerial experience—to lead the way. At Nature For Justice (N4J), we recognize that true resilience begins at the community level.
By Nicci Mander and Hank Cauley Climate-impacted communities can harness nature to build resilience and enhance well-being alongside contributing to global climate mitigation objectives. This use of nature-based solutions to advance social justice lies at the heart of Nature For Justice’s (N4J) global mission. But for external stakeholders supporting such
Cyril Lombard and Madumezulu Silinda (Biotrade Ventures) tell us about their recent project partnership with Nature For Justice in the beautiful Limpopo region, Southern Africa: For the proposed project we will be collaborating with community-based organizations that supervise the farmers responsible for planting. These farmers are classified as “emerging farmers,”
Nature For Justice (N4J) has expanded its offerings in pursuit of climate justice for frontline communities to include specialized training programs that encompass in-depth Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) training, mentoring, and support services for carbon offset project developers and implementers. A robust FPIC is a prerequisite and a
Bring the Focus Back to the People When creating a Nature-based Solution project, carbon should not be the first priority, but the last. That means a project must provide benefits for the communities involved, first and foremost, to enhance financial stability, improve quality of life, and promote dignity. Without those,
In the realm of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) carbon projects, I’m still relatively green, having only started my journey in 2016. While I’ve successfully led and grown teams in implementing high-quality and globally-recognized carbon projects, particularly in Africa, this experience pales in comparison to my decades-long engagement across various sectors including
This blog described a field visit by Nature for Justice’s Khulile Lamula to the project site led by Lima in Tanzania. It is an important part of the co-creation and FPIC documentation process as noted in our recent blog on What’s Needed for More Shovel Ready Carbon Projects. Pilot Project:
