The long-term success of private and civic land conservation efforts depends in large part on the public trust inspired by strong and stable land conservation organizations. Protecting land is a resource-intensive effort that represents an enduring commitment by a conservation organization to local communities, land owners and users, government agencies, private investors, and philanthropic organizations. We share strategies and experiences from land conservation nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, and networks across the globe who are working on developing and implementing voluntary standards of operations and governance, training and developing staff and expertise, engaging with local communities and stakeholder groups, and taking other initiatives to strengthen their capacity, relevance, and durability.

Resources & Education

Recent ILCN and external resources related to organization and governance.

2021 Global Congress Session Recordings

OG1: IUCN Guidelines - Recording PPAs in Global Databases
OG1: IUCN Guidelines - Recording PPAs in Global Databases
OG2A: Organization Building for People, Places, and Nature
OG2A: Organization Building for People, Places, and Nature
OG2B Strengthening Collaboration Through Data: Sharing Data to Increase Efficiency and Impact
OG2B Strengthening Collaboration Through Data: Sharing Data to Increase Efficiency and Impact
OG3A Operating Ethically Using Standards and Practices: International Examples
OG3A Operating Ethically Using Standards and Practices: International Examples
OG3B: Private Land Conservation and Indigenous Rights
OG3B: Private Land Conservation and Indigenous Rights
OG4: Fostering Effective Collaboration Through Networks
OG4: Fostering Effective Collaboration Through Networks
OG5: Involving Volunteers in Private Land Conservation
OG5: Involving Volunteers in Private Land Conservation

Experts

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