ECOAGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL INC

Innovations in landscape management, finance & policy (ilm): the ilm program advanced collaborative learning by developing cutting-edge tools, curricula, and guides. A product testing workshop in kenya engaged 30 participants from eight landscape initiatives and 16restoration programs, laying the groundwork for a 2024 conference expected to host 200 representatives from kenya and neighboring countries. Additionally, the launch of a program supported by a belgium-based nonprofit provided 10 tailored online training sessions supported by original learning materials, furthering ilm practices globally.the finance & policy team strengthened the field of integrated landscape finance by building the 1000l finance solutions design team and co-facilitating the 1000l landscape finance accelerator pilot program. This pilot, focusing on four landscapes, developed and tested a landscape finance assessment tool and capacity-building modules, while generating valuable insights. Direct support was provided for landscape finance strategies in sierra de tapalpa, mexico, and san martin, peru.to foster a global community of practice, the team co-convened an influential landscape finance dialogue series targeting financiers and landscape partnerships. Published reports on landscape finance and national biodiversity strategies further bolstered the field, as didcontributions to a technical guide on urban-rural linkages. Ecoag works closely with local partner organizations in kenya, india, vietname, peru, colombia and mexico as well as with international programs that support multiple landscape partnerships.