The CoP Indigenous CS Projects collaborates with The Nature Conservancy in project to "Develop principles and practical guidance for planning that supports Indigenous- and community-led conservation". As part of this project, several new resources and prototypes of tools will be developed:

Document: Principles of Planning for Indigenous- and Community-led Conservation
Document: Practical Guidance for Indigenous- and Community-led Adaptive Management
Tool: Spectrum of Engagement
Tool: Pre-Planning and Readiness Tool

Prototype Tools for Testing

🌿The tools below are prototypes for testing. To help us improve the tools, please provide your feedback on our MIRO board for this project. Following the link brings you to a Miro board with one frame for each tool, where you can offer suggestions and comments using sticky notes. 🌿

Spectrum of Engagement Tool Pre-Planning and Team Readiness Tool

Webinars & Workshops

Kick Off Workshop

Online Workshop - Tools for equitable, inclusive and community-led conservation planning

Online Workshop - Developing practical guidance, adapting and enhancing the Conservation Standards

Tools and Guidance for Indigenous- and Community-Led Conservation

Webinar 1 (December 2025) - Asia Pacific - Africa - Europe

Tools and Guidance for Indigenous- and Community-Led Conservation

Webinar 2 (December 2025) - South America - Meso America - North America