A World of Communities, Conservation & Livelihoods
Welcome to Communities in Action – placing the spotlight on local communities, around the world, working to conserve their environment and sustain their livelihoods. Communities in Action provides a tool for local communities and others to share experiences, and to seek out the ingredients of success in community conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
How to use “Communities in Action”
The map below gives examples from around the world of local communities engaged in environmental conservation activities that help to sustain local economies and livelihoods. All of the examples have been contributed by informed individuals or organizations, and validated with external information. Search the map by typing a location name or selecting keywords to filter the results on the map. Press “Reset Map” at the bottom before starting a new location or keyword search.
How to contribute to “Communities in Action”
We invite you to share a story of a local community’s experience in linking environmental conservation initiatives and sustainable livelihoods. Your contribution will add to this global database linking communities, conservation and livelihoods. To contribute, click the “Share a Community Story” button to the right.
