Conservation Synergies

Conservation Synergies is a non-profit organisation that combines significant practical experience with innovation by bringing evidence-based ideas from other fields to support governments & partners to better deliver conservation impact. We focus on strengthening organisations, teams and individuals to improve conservation effectiveness. We have developed an innovative approach to reduce and build resilience to corruption and misconduct. We work on understanding and then strengthening social and organisational norms, and individual ethical behaviours. We use this approach to reduce risks, mitigate corruption and improve effectiveness in Protected Areas and conservation agencies. Current projects- Supporting implementation of Park Resilience Plans to reduce & build resilience to corruption & misconduct in three critical NPs in South Africa & Zambia - Developing evidence-based approaches to improve financial literacy and reduce ranger indebtedness - Developing an evidence based framework for strengthening ranger gender equity and promoting social inclusion - leveraging the benefits of diversity - Supporting local NGOs in organisational development processes that focus on both organisational resilience and gender safeguarding & mainstreaming