1. The Sloth Conservation Foundation: This community-led organization works towards the conservation of sloths, preserving their natural habitats and creating awareness among the local communities in Costa Rica.
2. The Green Belt Movement: Founded by Wangari Maathai in Kenya, this community-led initiative focuses on planting trees and restoring degraded landscapes across the country.
3. Plastic Free Island: This community-led effort aims to eliminate plastic waste from the island of Bali, by promoting a circular economy and educating local communities on waste management.
4. EcoMujer: This community-led organization works towards restoring degraded ecosystems by empowering women in rural communities, providing them with tools and resources to make sustainable use of natural resources in Mexico.
5. The Chumbe Island Coral Park: This community-led conservation effort in Tanzania promotes sustainable tourism and protects the coral reefs and marine life in the area.
6. The Kamay Botany Bay National Park: This community-led initiative in Australia aims to restore natural habitats, protect wildlife and preserve Aboriginal heritage sites.
7. Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative: This community-led movement promotes the conservation of wildlife and habitats between the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the Yukon Territory in Canada.
8. The Community Conservation Fund Africa: This community-led organization in South Africa is dedicated to conserving wildlife, promoting sustainable tourism and alleviating poverty in rural communities.
9. The Maya Biosphere Reserve: This community-led effort in Guatemala is focused on protecting the rainforest, preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable land use practices.
10. The Save the Meramec River Alliance: This community-led organization in Missouri aims to protect the Meramec River from pollution and degradation and preserve the river’s natural habitats.