Earthmind Associates are engage in a wide array of activities supporting the of mainstreaming the sustainable use in multilateral policies and processes and their implementation. This page highlights some of our current activities as well as outreach activities going forward.
- Wildlife Returns in partnership with the Vinson Centre of the University of Buckingham – providing programme support since 2025
- African Wildlife Economy Institute in partnership with Stellenbosch University – providing leadership support since 2018
- School of Wildlife Conservation and the School of Business at the African Leadership University – delivering impactful learning modules for conservation leaders since 2018
- IUCN Commissions – CEESP, CEM, SSC, CEM, and CAC – membership and leadership roles since 2006 supporting IUCN’s mission to “ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable”
- CBD, CITES, and Ramsar – NGO observer status supporting negotiations and policy on sustainable and legal use and trade of wild species
Outreach activities
Publications & reporting
- Annotated calendar – A curated calendar of key multilateral and regional events relevant to GBF implementation, especially Targets 5 and 9.
- Earthmind newsletter – Timely, non‑partisan reporting and analysis on sustainable use and related GBF targets (area‑based conservation, business, finance)
- Policy Briefs – Short, accessible briefs for negotiators and decision‑makers on issues at the intersection of wild species use, area-based conservation, business, and finance
- Research and Advisory Services – In‑depth research papers, technical reports, and tailored professional advisory services
Engagement & dialogue
- Coffee & croissants – Monthly informal briefings for Geneva‑based missions and international organisations on emerging sustainable use issues
- Side events – Hosted at key multilateral processes (CITES, CBD, CMS, WTO, UNCTAD, IUCN) to highlight sustainable use perspectives
- Fireside chats – Conversational webinars with specialists exploring challenges and opportunities in sustainable use policy