Mind-Nature Institute is a multiple-level environmental research, training and capacity development institution in Africa.
Our work and programs depict the complexity of the environment. Linking nature, conservation and sustainability into themes and sectors of land, water, climate, food and agriculture, women and youth among others.
Over 70% of our region and nations land is under some form of Agriculture. It is mostly small holder, and scale farming system. As such, any environmental conservation effort need to ensure we have a pro-nature or environment food and agricultural system. We are proud to support pro-nature food and agricultural systems. Engaging in research, capacity development, shaping dialogues and policies, mobilising others.
But, it is just one of the paths.
Welcome to exploring our work, aspirations and contributions on this web palace.
Our region and its ability to conserve, supply water, or feed people is continuously challenging.
It is a challenge that requires increased capabilities, cooperation, ideas, and skills to achieve a better wellbeing while not causing further harm to the environment at large.
Our mission therefore, is to improve the capabilities to sustainably use, govern, and manage the environment;
.…for improved well-being, social equity and justice, and sustainability in a time of climate change and other crises;
….by having the needed knowledge, data, and evidence, improved environmental, sustainability, and development capabilities that include skills, mindset, and power.
Our focus is environmental and touching points with land and water, food systems, tech, health, energy, women and youth, education, peace and security, and or oil and gas issues among others.
Our vision is of a capable, resilient, and thriving people, institutions, and nature in a time of climate change and other crises.
We contribute to the mission through research, knowledge and innovations co-creation, and the dissemination.
We also provide specialized training, skills development, and capacity building to different stakeholders in multiple ways.
Providing advisory and consultancy services, especially through the Mind-Nature Institute Consult.
To earn a greater influence, we are partnering and networking with individuals and institutions in civil society, the private sector, academia, research, and others in international development cooperation.
We are certain our path creates multiple effects while impacting lifelong skills, adaptable capabilities, and foresight in solutions.
THEMATIC AREAS AND PROGRAMS
We approach our programming with both a specialist and integrated view. Offering depth and attention, while also linking into interconnection and scale. This is because, environmental sustainability, and development are complex .
Thus, we relate with 17 specialty programs (see tree) to achieve a holistic outcome through the 4 Thematic Areas of;
Nature Conservation, Sustainability and Resilience
Nature Business and Finance
Nature Governance
Nature Data and Tech
Each of the Thematic areas and Programs’ focus are well articulated in our strategic plan.
