Sustainable Development
We believe that promoting greater access among the poor to natural resources is critical to achieving two interrelated goals: reducing global poverty and sustaining the quality of our environment.
Why It Matters
Many of the world's poorest families rely on natural resources—forests, grasslands and other natural assets—for their basic livelihoods, yet they have limited rights over these resources. Poor rural communities are also particularly susceptible to the threats posed by climate change.
The Focus of Our Work
We support the development of natural resource policies and programs that give poor communities more control over these resources and a stronger voice in decision making on land use and development.
We focus our efforts on poor rural communities, indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities and women, in particular.
Our work ensures the international response to climate change respects the unique circumstances of these communities and contributes to their livelihoods.
We also support the promotion of smart environmental policies that increase poor people's access to natural resources while simultaneously addressing climate change.
Leadership
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Darren Walker
Vice President, Economic Opportunity and Assets
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David Kaimowitz
Director, Sustainable Development
Initiatives
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