People and nature

Involving the community in biodiversity conservation can have multiple positive benefits for both people and the environment. These include sharing knowledge, learning new skills, collecting valuable ecological data, and contributing to on-ground management actions.

Many of ARI’s projects involve local community members, such as land holders, naturalists and fishers. They participate in training for survey and monitoring techniques, share local observations and experience, or contribute to large scale habitat restoration. This collaboration supports local leadership in conservation and recognises the connection people have with their local environment and their valuable role in caring for nature.