stake holder engagement and
participatory decision making

Ecological systems are inextricably intertwined with other complex systems, such as local and regional economies, community social structures, and overlapping governance jurisdictions. Sustainability initiatives that do not receive support from, and provide benefits to, local resource users and other stakeholders will likely face insurmountable barriers to successful implementation. Active participation and commitment from all stakeholders is key necessity in driving long-term impacts, while participatory decision-making can unlock previously untenable solutions to challenging environmental problems.

Aralia Resources has demonstrated expertise in identifying and engaging stakeholders across sectors, and in facilitating group planning and decision-making processes. The Aralia Resources team supports challenging collaborative planning processes by providing process design and facilitation, training and mentoring, institutional development, and regulatory recognition as needed. We carefully integrate socioeconomic, gender and cultural perspectives within sustainable natural resource management planning.