The Four Great Rivers Nature Preserve and a third innovative nature preserve are also being created in Tibet. Community development projects are also unfolding in the western Himalayas, in the new state of Uttaranachal. Simultaneously, we have been studying and observing the process of how change happens worldwide and how communities can improve their people's lives while protecting nature. Now with a widening circle of associates, a new understanding is in place of the theory and practice of equitable development for present generations, and of sustainable conservation for generations yet to come. Through these demonstrations and years of observation, we have identified a complex but repeatable process.
Communities can effectively change to be more equitable and sustainable.
Sustainable development can occur in conjunction with nature conservation. The process that we begin to outline in this web site is as achievable in your community as it is in India and China. Our approach is not to manage projects but to facilitate them and make it possible for communities with support from government and experts to identify their own needs and resources. To accomplish this work, we draw on the globally active webs of connections and resources and rely on the kind financial contributions of private individuals and several granting institutions. To learn more about our mode of operating in different countries see the page, How we work.