“Where grass is ‘gold’: Competition for land use and traditional approaches

Earlier this month, we were grateful to be working with several partners in the Amboseli Landscape of the Kajiado County in Kenya. This landscape is composed of the highest mountain in Africa as a backdrop, the incredible Amboseli National Park and surrounding ecosystems as the canvas, and the Maasai people, their livestock and the wildlife as the artists who have influenced this land over centuries.

But this picture is now fracturing.

Finance 4Nature: Celebrating the conclusion of our newest short course with the Conservation Finance Alliance

 

“[I gained] a sense of hope of what's possible.” 

This December, 36 professionals from 13 different countries and 25 organizations came together for our first ever Finance 4Nature course, delivered in partnership with the Conservation Finance Alliance and hosted at Conservation International’s Headquarters just outside of Washington DC. 

CSF at COP30: An Evening of Impact in Belém

On November 19, 2025, during the second week of COP30, Conservation Strategy Fund convened an Evening of Impact in Belém do Pará. The event brought together 50 leaders from government, civil society, and CSF’s global alumni network to celebrate breakthroughs in conservation and chart a bold path forward for climate and biodiversity action. It was an inspiring gathering made possible by the generous support of the Dry Creek Foundation. 

Valuing Nature, Empowering Action – Interactive Training with the CSF Calculator Hub

On November 20, 2025, during COP30, we hosted the workshop “Valuing Nature, Empowering Action: Interactive Training with the CSF Calculator Hub” at the ARAYARA – Amazon Climate Hub in Belém, Brazil. The session brought together people working in conservation for a hands-on exploration of socio-environmental and economic valuation tools to support inclusive, evidence-based, and Indigenous-informed climate action.

Financing Nature: A Practical Workshop to Prioritize Financial Mechanisms for Conservation Impact

On November 17, 2025, during COP30, we hosted “Financing Nature – A Practical Workshop to Prioritize Financial Mechanisms for Conservation Impact” at the ARAYARA – Amazon Climate Hub in Belém, Brazil. The workshop brought together people working in conservation for an interactive session focused on practical ways to access and prioritize financing for nature-based solutions.

Luz Maydana

Luz Maydana is a junior graphic designer on the communications team at CSF Bolivia. Before joining CSF, Luz worked on various audiovisual productions, including the documentary Entre el Cielo y la Sal, presented at Santiago Wild 2025, which strengthened her passion for telling stories that highlight the interconnection between Indigenous communities and biodiversity. Her work combines strong creative training with a deep commitment to conserving natural environments and supporting Indigenous communities.

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