EcoLogic Selected as a Featured Partner by 1% for the Planet

We are thrilled to announce that EcoLogic Development Fund has been selected as a Featured Partner by 1% for the Planet. Being included in the Community Conservation Featured Partner Guide highlights our work in empowering rural and Indigenous communities to protect their territories and ecosystems.

1% for the Planet is a global movement of businesses that donate 1% of their annual revenue to environmental organizations. By joining forces with like-minded organizations, 1% for the Planet aims to accelerate environmental solutions and pave the way for sustainable development.

Featured Partners are carefully curated lists of environmental organizations within 1% of the Planet's Impact Targets aimed at showcasing standout organizations across the 1% for the Planet network.

What Does This Mean for EcoLogic?

Being a Featured Partner places EcoLogic in a select group of organizations committed to positive environmental impact. This recognition will connect us with a broader audience of environmentally conscious businesses and individuals while solidifying our reputation as a leading organization in the field of environmental conservation. Additionally, it will enable us to collaborate with other impactful organizations and businesses to drive positive change.

This acknowledgment reflects the collective impact of our partnerships and inspires us to persist in our mission to safeguard ecosystems and promote sustainable development in collaboration with the communities we serve.

EcoLogic's Executive Director, Barbara Vallarino, expressed her enthusiasm about this recognition: "We are deeply honored to be recognized as a Featured Partner by 1% for the Planet. This acknowledgment reflects the collective impact of our partnerships and inspires us to persist in our mission to safeguard ecosystems and promote sustainable development in collaboration with the communities we serve."

1% for the Planet in Action: Cell Signaling Technology Supports EcoLogic’s Impact in Guatemala

Cell Signaling Technology (CST), a leading life sciences company, is a dedicated member of the 1% for the Planet network as a Business Member. Through this commitment, CST supports vetted environmental and social organizations worldwide, including EcoLogic.

Since 2011, EcoLogic has partnered with CST through its Small Grants Program. Most recently, in 2024, CST awarded EcoLogic a $5,000 grant to support our work with rural and Indigenous communities in Guatemala. This funding empowers us to drive initiatives that foster sustainable livelihoods and promote environmental stewardship. With CST’s support, we are restoring degraded ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and strengthening community resilience in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges.

A Shared Vision

As Krystyna Hincman, Director of Social Responsibility & Engagement at CST, states, "CST emphasizes fostering a sense of community and social responsibility. This aligns with EcoLogic's people-centered approach and focus on empowering local communities to lead conservation efforts. By supporting the EcoLogic Development Fund, CST can extend its environmental impact beyond its immediate operations, supporting grassroots conservation efforts in Central America and Mexico that align with its broader sustainability goals and values."

We are grateful for CST's support and look forward to continuing our partnership to drive positive change and foster long-term environmental resilience.