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What if we could amplify the impact of community conservation efforts across an entire region?
Michelle Elborn, CEO of Bay Conservation Alliance (BCA), shares how this innovative umbrella organisation is doing just that in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty.
Founded by community, for community, BCA supports and grows the capability of local conservation groups. From helping with admin to facilitating funding applications and beyond, BCA enables volunteers to focus on their passion - hands-on conservation work.
But it's not just about operational support. By uniting diverse groups, BCA creates a powerful collective voice for nature.
This collaborative approach is yielding impressive results, such as expanding wildlife habitats, bringing individual community efforts together for larger outcomes, and training the next generation of ...