Conservation Value Solutions serves as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and translator of science on conservation, climate change, and sustainability-oriented questions. We scientifically vet pitches, proposals and strategic plans, and use results to inform decisions about investments and gifts. Our scientific advisory services:
- enable clients to invest precious capital in conservation and climate change solutions that are more likely to achieve desired results;
- help clients screen out sleek-sounding projects that lack scientific credibility, and are therefore unlikely to generate claimed benefits; and
- match purveyors of capital with initiatives that address priority gaps in the philanthropic landscape, which constitute high leverage opportunities to support positive change.
Selected Applications:
- Recruited to serve as thought partner with founders of the Embers Foundation (the philanthropic organization inspired by Flying Embers’ origin story). Developed the new Rewild Program, which works to catalyze wildfire prevention and restoration that regenerates watershed resilience and reduces risks to communities. Secured invitations for Embers Foundation to become a member of (1) new Wildfire Resilience Funders Network, organized by the Climate Resilience Fund, Resource Legacy Fund, and Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation and (2) 1% for the Planet.
- During ongoing conversations, investors and philanthropists have expressed a need for a “translator of science”, and have appreciated the advice that we have shared. These conversations inspired Conservation Value Solutions to offer this advisory service. Please contact us to learn more.
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