Enabling Systems Change

Transforming systems that inhibit collaborative stewardship.

Systems tHINKING & Systems CHANGE

Solving shared challenges—and taking advantage of mutually beneficial opportunities—is at the root of why the Network first came to be. 

While systems shape nearly every aspect of our lives and our work, the Network has been focused on those that most affect land stewardship at scale, rethinking how they operate, and considering how to improve them. In some cases, there may be a way to engage differently with existing systems. However, often some change is needed to enable us to work at the pace and scale of our social and ecological challenges. 

light shines through a stand of redwood trees as a dirt path snakes through the foreground
Photo by California State Parks

systems change working groups

There are various systems that need to change in order to allow for efficient, effective, lasting, and inclusive stewardship actions. Below is a list of working groups focusing on particular systems. Visit each page to learn more!

Collaborative Capacity working group

 

Regularoty Efficiencies working group

 

Policy & Funding working group

 

Stewardship workforce empowerment working group

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