Some of the world’s most promising ecosystem regeneration opportunities exist right here – and they are a microcosm of what the world desperately needs: to restore, regenerate and learn to live in harmony with nature.

These remote communities, who provide the knowledge and the access, are as fragile as the ecosystems around them. It can be challenging for them to connect with the right agencies and funders to foster their work.

Reconnecting Northland connects them to advice, tools and funding. We are a catalyst; we turn aspirations for the regeneration of indigenous land and forests into reality. It’s critical work that unlocks incredible potential for change. What’s more, these projects offer best-practice examples of what can be done for similar communities around the world.

Traditionally nature-based community groups learn through doing. This can take a lot of time, energy and resources before seeing impacts. Indigenous groups must navigate their way through layers of regional and central government, engage with experts, coordinate local residents, hire contractors and source funding. And that’s before the hard work of regenerating nature begins. These layers of bureaucracy often lead to community fatigue and disengagement - further delaying action.

Reconnecting Northland’s Collective Partnership describes the complex nature of community need, then breaks it down into focus areas for several government departments. The intention is to stop the ‘seven cars in the driveway’ from agencies and take a holistic approach. This partnership with agencies will deliver better, more cost-effective outcomes and create precedence for how the silos of government can be integrated in the future.