Tag #Participatory Action

What are the primary consequences of insufficient community engagement in sustainability projects, and how does this impact the effectiveness of initiatives like Agenda 2030?

The 1991 Guará wolf conservation project in Brazil failed due to insufficient community engagement, highlighting a disconnect between planners and those directly affected. This 'ivory tower' phenomenon, where plans are made without local input, hindered collaboration and rendered the project ineffective. The author, involved since age 16, observed this pattern repeating in later sustainability projects.