Advancing Nature 2050:
Conservation, Community, Climate
Our Work
Save the Earth International is dedicated to safeguarding our planet’s natural resources and fostering sustainable communities. Our work spans 3 focus areas and 7 themes, each aimed at promoting healthy ecosystems and community resilience. Capacity development is a cross-cutting theme that enhances local expertise, enabling communities to protect biodiversity, adopt climate-resilient practices, and build sustainable livelihoods in harmony with their environment.
Ecosystems
Community
Climate
Biodiversity Conservation
Save the Earth International works to protect and preserve biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems and threatened species worldwide. Our initiatives focus on conserving habitats, supporting endangered wildlife, and promoting sustainable practices that help maintain ecological balance. Through collaboration with local communities and governments, we aim to create protected areas, restore habitats, and address threats like poaching, habitat loss, and pollution. Our goal is to preserve biodiversity for future generations, ensuring resilient ecosystems that support a wide range of species and contribute to a healthy planet.
Ecosystem Restoration
Save the Earth International is dedicated to restoring degraded ecosystems to enhance biodiversity, soil health, and natural resilience. Our projects involve reforestation, wetland rehabilitation, and coastal habitat restoration, engaging local communities to drive sustainable management. We work on the ground to revive areas impacted by deforestation, agriculture, and climate events, re-establishing ecological processes that support native flora and fauna. Through these restoration efforts, we aim to rebuild ecosystems that contribute to carbon sequestration, water quality improvement, and long-term environmental sustainability.
Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
Protecting marine ecosystems and promoting sustainable fisheries are core priorities at STEI. Our marine conservation efforts focus on restoring critical habitats like coral reefs, seagrasses, and mangroves, essential for marine biodiversity and coastal protection. In parallel, we work with coastal communities to promote responsible fishing practices that prevent overfishing and protect fish populations for future generations. By balancing conservation and sustainable use, we aim to secure healthy oceans that support both marine life and the livelihoods of those who depend on it.
Climate Change Mitigation
Save the Earth International actively contributes to climate change mitigation by promoting sustainable practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon storage. Our projects include reforestation, renewable energy advocacy, and sustainable agriculture initiatives that help sequester carbon and reduce environmental impact. Through policy engagement, education, and on-the-ground projects, we encourage communities and governments to adopt low-carbon strategies. Our efforts are focused on creating lasting solutions that address the root causes of climate change while fostering resilience in both natural and human systems.
Community Resilience
Building resilient communities is central to Save the Earth International’s mission. We work with local populations to develop sustainable livelihoods, improve resource management, and enhance adaptive capacities to environmental changes. Our programmes support communities in managing natural resources, strengthening food security, and preparing for climate impacts, ensuring they can thrive amid environmental challenges. By fostering community-driven solutions and empowering local leaders, we help create robust, resilient communities capable of facing both immediate and long-term challenges, preserving well-being and stability for future generations.
Regenerative Agriculture
Save the Earth International promotes regenerative agriculture as a means to restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and sequester carbon. Unlike conventional practices, regenerative agriculture focuses on improving ecosystem function through crop diversity, minimal soil disturbance, and organic matter recycling. Our projects support farmers in adopting techniques like agroforestry, cover cropping, and integrated livestock management, which improve yields sustainably while rebuilding soil and conserving water. By advancing these practices, we aim to create productive, resilient farming systems that benefit both the environment and local communities.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Save the Earth International works to develop sustainable livelihoods that empower communities while protecting natural resources. Our initiatives help communities diversify income sources, reduce dependency on vulnerable resources, and adopt environmentally friendly practices. We promote activities like eco-tourism, sustainable fisheries, and handicrafts, which provide stable income while preserving local ecosystems. By fostering skills development, resource management, and market access, we enable communities to achieve economic security in harmony with their environment, enhancing resilience and quality of life for future generations.
Sustainable Development Goals
Save the Earth International actively contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its multifaceted approach to environmental conservation and community empowerment. By promoting sustainable practices and restoring ecosystems, the organization aligns with SDG 15 (Life on Land) by fostering biodiversity and combating land degradation. Additionally, its initiatives in community education and capacity building support SDG 4 (Quality Education) by equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable livelihoods. Furthermore, Save the Earth International addresses SDG 13 (Climate Action) by implementing projects that mitigate climate change impacts through reforestation and sustainable land management.
Planetary and Community Resilience Goals
Achieving the SDG agenda hinges on maintaining a safe and stable environment for humanity on Earth. A resilient, balanced ecosystem is essential for human health and prosperity. However, humanity has already crossed six of the nine critical “planetary boundaries”—thresholds that ensure Earth’s stability—such as those concerning climate change, biodiversity loss, and more. Exceeding these limits endangers the planet’s life-support systems, compromising efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger and jeopardizing the potential for a sustainable future for all.
Our approach and structure emphasizes that all human-focused goals depend fundamentally on intact ecosystems, climate stability, and the sustainable use of planetary resources. By grouping interconnected priorities, we highlight the need for holistic approaches that integrate environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
Planetary Health and Ecosystem Integrity
Goal: Restoring and Protecting Biodiversity and Natural Systems (SDG 14, 15)
- By 2030: Conserve 30% of land, water, and seas, and restore 30% of degraded ecosystems (Global Biodiversity Framework).
- By 2030: Halt and reverse biodiversity loss, ensuring net-positive nature gains.
- By 2050: Achieve resilience in major terrestrial and marine biomes to support human and planetary health.
Goal: Climate Stability and Adaptation (SDG 13)
- By 2025: Reform global financial systems to support low-cost, long-term climate financing for vulnerable nations.
- By 2030: Scale up global climate financing for mitigation, adaptation, and addressing loss and damage.
- By 2040: Reduce global greenhouse-gas emissions by at least 69% (compared to 2019).
- By 2050: Achieve a net-zero and climate-resilient global economy, with robust carbon sinks to offset residual emissions.
Sustainable Resource Systems
Goal: Sustainable Food and Water Security (SDG 2, 12)
- By 2030: Implement nutrition programs to tackle hunger and malnutrition.
- By 2040: Promote sustainable agriculture to enhance food production, reduce waste, and protect ecosystems.
- By 2050: Align food systems with climate targets, achieving net-zero emissions.
Goal: Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6)
- By 2030: Universal and equitable access to safe, affordable water and sanitation.
- By 2050: Adapt water systems to climate change, achieving net-zero emissions and enhanced resilience.
Goal: Clean and Renewable Energy (SDG 7)
- By 2030: Universal access to affordable, reliable energy services; triple renewable energy capacity.
- By 2050: Transition energy systems to achieve global net-zero carbon emissions.
Resilient and Inclusive Communities
Goal: Reducing Poverty and Inequality (SDG 1)
- By 2030: Implement social protections for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and the unemployed.
- By 2040: Build resilience among vulnerable populations to withstand economic, social, and environmental shocks.
- By 2050: Eradicate extreme poverty, ensuring stable livelihoods and equitable access to resources.
Goal: Accessible Quality Education (SDG 4)
- By 2030: Ensure all children have access to education through secondary school.
- By 2050: Integrate new topics, such as AI and digital skills, into curricula for a future-ready workforce.
Goal: Sustainable Urban Development (SDG 11)
- By 2030: Ensure access to safe and affordable housing and services; upgrade underserved communities.
- By 2050: Develop green, digital, and sustainable cities in line with net-zero targets.