Fostering the enabling environment for restoration

Find out how we monitor impact across our projects

This KPI clusters together the indicators which are measuring progress towards providing the enabling conditions for successful restoration.

They are either contributing to: Improving the knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes of individuals (including policymakers, planners, practitioners, and the public), or; Enhancing biodiversity governance, cross-sectoral coordination and collaboration, and multistakeholder engagement.

How this is measured

This KPI is evidenced through links to open access case studies, tools, guidelines and peer reviewed publications; contributions/presentations made to conferences, workshops etc.; the number of people communicated with directly; the number of people reached indirectly through social media; list of training events, the number of people participating in knowledge exchange visits, and; the list of organisations that are directly involved in the delivery of the project.

Why this is important

A diverse range of knowledge, skills and competencies are required to deliver a holistic multi-sectoral approach to landscape and seascape restoration that go beyond conservation. These include working collaboratively across sectors, long-term finance, governance and communications.

Policy relevance

Among the Global Biodiversity Framework’s key elements are four goals for 2050 and 23 targets for 2030. Target 20 aims to ensure that relevant organisations and individuals have the necessary enabling conditions, know-how, technologies and other tools to successfully deliver the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

937

institutions participating in ELSP projects.

Institutions participating in Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme projects

Landscape and seascape restoration requires collaborating with a range of sectors and institutions to support successful delivery at scale. This indicator measures the number of institutions (including statutory agencies, local government, NGO, private sector, community-based organisations) participating in projects supported through the Programme.

640,903

people attended project events.

Number of people who have attended project events

This indicator tracks the number of individuals attending events such as conferences, workshops, talks, organised walks, and festivals hosted by funded projects. These events help raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and foster community involvement in landscape and seascape restoration efforts, while also facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration across diverse audiences.

2.69bn

People were reached 2.69 billion times with ELSP and project communications.

People reached by Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme and project communications via traditional and digital media channels

Effective communication is vital for reaching broader audiences, showcasing project successes, and influencing policy. By sharing results with the public, media, and decision-makers, these projects can inspire community action, attract funding, and drive policy changes that support long-term environmental protection and sustainability. This indicator captures social media impressions, TV audiences, and newspaper reach.

6,881

people trained to help enhance nature’s recovery.

Training provided

This indicator measures the total number of individuals trained by both the Programme and its funded projects. Training is essential for building capacity and empowering communities to actively contribute to landscape and seascape restoration efforts.

Cumulative number of published studies.

This indicator tracks the number of peer-reviewed studies generated by the programme’s funded projects, including those conducted by universities and the Advancing Restoration Knowledge projects. These studies are crucial for advancing scientific understanding of restoration practices, sharing knowledge with the wider community, and informing evidence-based approaches to landscape and seascape restoration.

Cumulative number of tools created.

Our projects create tools that expand the evidence base for ecosystem restoration, offering data and insights to guide future efforts. These tools are designed for use by restoration practitioners, helping them refine their approaches and improve outcomes.