Our Approach
Our approach fosters holistic and sustainable development in which conservation, human wellbeing, and community development are mutually reinforced. EcoLogic facilitates participatory processes for community-level design and application of practical, locally-contextualized strategies that address both conservation needs and the needs of community members.
Core Principle
The active leadership and participation of local communities in conservation is not only socially just, but essential for the long-term conservation of our planet.
Vision
Rural communities lead in the creation of a sustainable world for both people and nature.
About Us
We are a lean and agile organization committed to a lasting impact. Our commitment to meaningful local participation and ownership of initiatives increases the likelihood that sustainable practices are adapted and sustained over the long term
How We Do It
We work in partnership with local organizations and communities to provide access to:
Networks
We work community by community, building on shared interests and goals to create alliances that will have positive impact regionally, and at the landscape level.
Incentives
We facilitate access to social and economic incentives in support of sustainable practices.
Tools & Training
We provide the tools and training each community needs to ensure a sustainable approach to the restoration and conservation of tropical ecosystems.
Our Mission
To empower rural and Indigenous Peoples to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in Central America and Mexico.
Impact
We focus on bringing about positive, measurable outcomes and managing internal systems to assess and augment those outcomes
People-centered Approach
We work to preserve nature in a way that recognizes the needs, responsibilities, and knowledge of human beings in complex ecosystems.
Solidarity
We form long-term partnerships with grassroots communities and local organizations based on mutual trust. We work to ensure that they can advocate for their interests.
Honesty & Transparency
We act with sincerity and integrity, in an ethical and moral way, with high standards of conduct.