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Step into the new era of conservation

Explore our stackable credentials, professional certificates and executive cohort programs

Field-tested expertise for the conservation workforce

Conservation Futures Academy is reshaping global conservation efforts by fostering interconnected human-nature systems for a regenerative and thriving planet. We work across knowledge systems with diverse local and global partners, communities and aspiring changemakers to restore kinship and reciprocity between people and nature.

Empowering the people and organizations who protect the planet

 

Nature-positive economies starts with empowering conservation professionals to design and scale new solutions in their organizations and communities. Explore stackable credentials, professional certificates and executive programs designed for immediate, applied impact.

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Executive programs

Fellowship

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Six months, two residencies and one real challenge from your organization. The ASU Conservation Futures Academy Executive Fellowship brings together a curated group of senior conservation leaders to work on the decisions their organizations face right now.

In-person events

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A one-day convening for leaders across design, sourcing, conservation and investment, focused on the challenges, solutions and trade-offs shaping nature-positive fashion. Dates for the next convening are being set.

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A three-day residential retreat in Tucson for women leading conservation work across NGOs, government, philanthropy, academia, Indigenous-led organizations and the private sector. Up to 40 participants, by nomination.

Live session courses

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Working well with Indigenous communities takes more than good intentions. This eight-week cohort covers Tribal sovereignty, the harms conservation has caused and how to build partnerships on Indigenous terms.

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A course for Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean, developed with Nia Tero. Eight weeks on Indigenous rights, United Nations mechanisms and territorial governance, offered in English and Spanish.

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Nature affects supply chains, operations, investment decisions and long-term business performance. This course gives leaders a practical way to identify where their organizations depend on and affect nature, assess the risks and opportunities those relationships create and bring that information into business decisions.

Bundled certificates with core live session courses

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Four courses that follow one conservation project through its whole life, from design through budget, delivery and evaluation. Taught by practitioners from Conservation International who do this work.

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Three courses and about 45 hours. One live cohort course plus two electives you choose, for practitioners who already do conservation work and now have to run programs, budgets and teams.

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Looking for new credentials to advance your career? Request more information about the Conservation Futures Academy course offerings.

 
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