Icons and Insights – Five Lessons in Saving Life on Earth From a Quarter Century of Conservation
MAVA Foundation, soon to end its grant-making, introduces a new series of stories offering insight and inspiration for contemporary conservation from five iconic natural sites supported by the Foundation : the Camargue, the Bijagós, Doñana, Prespa and Banc d’Arguin.
The objective today is to celebrate some of their partners‘ achievements and share some of their insights about doing good conservation – from the magic of applying good science and working with local cultures, to the need for transboundary collaboration, innovative finance, and the renewal of our relationship with nature.
Conservation Lesson #1 from the Camargue – Science & Advocacy
Do good science and make sure it addresses real-world challenges. And for real impact, add advocacy with partners, informed by practical solutions and evidence of nature’s value.
Conservation Lesson #2 from the Bijagós – Biocultural Approach
Acknowledge, respect and safeguard the unique values, culture, practices and rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and how their cultural and spiritual traditions integrate conservation, enabling them to manage territories and resources in ways that benefit people and nature.
Conservation Lesson #3 from Doñana – Nature-Based Solutions
Saving life on Earth relies on all relevant stakeholders jointly developing nature-based solutions that deliver prosperity and well-being for people while respecting and maintaining the integrity of healthy natural systems.
Conservation Lesson #4 from Prespa – Transboundary Collaboration
Conservation beyond borders relies on sustained collaboration at all levels between many different actors. For success, recognise realities on the ground, listen deeply, enable local people to take the lead, deliver benefits, and commit to the long-term.
Conservation Lesson #5 from the Banc d’Arguin – Sustainable Financing
As the twin crises of nature loss and climate breakdown converge, conservation organisations should pursue a variety of innovative financing mechanisms that secure and scale investment from the public and private sectors, unlocking additional funds and sustainable financing for conservation and development.
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