Call for expressions of interest

Welcome. This page provides resources you will need to:

• Learn about the Heart of Conservation Initiative (HCI).
• Determine whether your organization is eligible to apply to become a partner under Component 1.
• Submit an Expression of Interest if your organization is eligible.

The HCI aims to increase financial resources, organizational strength, and recognition for Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ governance and stewardship of lands, territories and resources to deliver Global Environmental Benefits.

HCI will achieve this by supporting an ecosystem of organizations led by Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities that can manage, distribute and disburse funds to communities, members and partners.

HCI has five Components:

• Component 1: On-the-ground projects led by Indigenous Peoples and/or local communities to deliver Global Environmental Benefits.
• Component 2: Self-strengthening of Indigenous Peoples and/or local community organizations to govern lands, territories and resources.
• Component 3: Representation and recognition of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in global and large-scale decision-making.
• Component 4: Experience and lessons learned to support and enhance broader initiatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
• Component 5: Monitoring and evaluation.