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In Hawai'i, a unique approach to nature protection is taking root, one that emphasizes the importance of community stewardship and cultural connection. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Hawai'i is at the forefront of this movement, engaging in community partnerships that are integral to their conservation efforts.
These partnerships, which include local communities, government agencies, businesses, and donors, are the backbone of TNC's work in Hawai'i. Together, they manage 14 preserves and protect other important sites across the Hawaiian Islands, safeguarding native plants, animals, and ecosystems while enhancing resilience to environmental challenges.
One example of this collaborative approach can be seen in the management of preserves with local stakeholders. This ensures that conservation efforts are sensitive to community knowledge, needs, and values, fostering a shared stewardship (kuleana) over the land ("'Āina"), strengthening cultural connections, and commitment to long-term conservation.
TNC also supports initiatives such as the “Care for ‘Āina Now” campaign, which aims to secure funding for natural resource conservation by engaging the community and policymakers in Hawai'i. Another notable example is the participatory grantmaking process in the Kōlea Region, which empowers Native and Indigenous people from various islands to make decisions about climate resilience funding.
These partnerships contribute significantly to nature protection and resilience. They foster shared stewardship over the land, maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services essential to both nature and local communities. By engaging communities and Indigenous groups, conservation strategies incorporate traditional ecological knowledge and address local climate vulnerabilities, improving adaptability and resilience.
Furthermore, funding advocacy and participatory decision-making processes increase resources for conservation and ensure they are used effectively in line with community needs.
In essence, TNC's community partnerships in Hawai'i exemplify a holistic approach where conservation is integrated with social, cultural, and climate resilience goals through inclusive collaboration. This approach is crucial for achieving lasting impact for nature, with the local community's stewardship of lands and waters being a vital aspect of nature protection in Hawai'i. This approach to nature protection is grounded in the local culture, making it a sustainable and respectful way to safeguard Hawai'i's unique and precious ecosystems for future generations.
[1] The Nature Conservancy. (n.d.). Hawai'i. The Nature Conservancy. https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/where-we-work/hawaii/ [4] The Nature Conservancy. (2021, February 17). TNC's Kōlea Region Participatory Grantmaking Process. The Nature Conservancy. https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/our-impact/our-stories/kolea-region-participatory-grantmaking-process/
- The collaborative approach of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Hawai'i extends to health-and-wellness and environmental-science as they involve local communities and Indigenous groups in decision-making processes, incorporating traditional ecological knowledge and addressing local climate vulnerabilities.
- By emphasizing community stewardship and cultural connection in their conservation efforts, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Hawai'i aligns their environmental-science initiatives with social, cultural, and climate resilience goals, fostering a sustainable and respectful way to safeguard Hawai'i's unique and precious ecosystems for future generations.
