We undertake work which leads to a thorough analysis of rural energy issues, natural resource inventories and resource usage, development of environmental indicators for development programmes and projects and environmental evaluations with respect to rural development programmes and projects. We also undertake environmental awareness/training and environmental policy formulation
Community-based NRM is natural resource management that is led by local communities themselves. They rely on forests, lakes or mineral resources to provide livelihoods, income, food and more. Community-based NRM ensures that communities that use vital resources are meaningfully engaged in the management of those resources, including planning and policymaking. While governments or NGOs may help facilitate CBNRM, communities must have a key voice and role in decisions about conservation initiatives affecting them if these are to be successful and sustainable.
Community-based NRM creates incentives and builds conditions for people to use natural resources responsibly. Beyond conservation, CBNRM empowers communities, enables them to pursue sustainable rural development and promotes democracy and good governance in local institutions.