The conservation sector suffers from a stark disconnect between data and decision-making. Organisations pay a double cost: in the effort spent collecting information no one uses, and in the strategic choices made without the tailored evidence to back them. FOS designs...
The vast Western Taiga forests are home to a unique array of fire-dependent species. But a lack of naturally occurring fire is slowly draining their vitality. How can we bring them back to life? The Life2Taiga project focuses on restoring the ecological integrity of...
Pausing to reflect and adapt is a cornerstone of adaptive management. As a tool for conservation, it is enormously valuable and can be applied in a simple way. FOS has helped countless teams all over the world with their pause-and-reflect processes, for example when...
In 2016, the MAVA foundation changed its way of working entirely, in an attempt to scale up conservation impact. It did so by establishing Strategic Partnerships, i.e., partnerships between actors with different but complementary capabilities, working towards...
True impact in conservation is not achieved by scoring results and writing success stories, but by critically assessing effectiveness and adapting strategies accordingly. By relying on a process of genuine self-reflection, the MAVA Foundation helps its grantees boost...
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