Suggested Project Posting Criteria

 

We invite all eco restoration advocates to share their work or ideas in our dedicated forum.  By aligning with and utilizing these criteria, participants can maximize their projects' influence, leaving an enduring mark on ecosystems and communities while inspiring others to join in the collective effort for positive environmental change. Projects can be ongoing, just starting or completed. They may be posted at any time during the year. 

 

Criteria for Participation

 

1. Sign up for membership and complete the necessary steps.

2. Define your Eco Restoration by focusing on a specific project such as regenerative farming, Species reintroduction, Coastal restoration, advocacy, etc. etc. 

3. Projects can highlight environmental skills, showcase technological advancements, emphasize a specific ecosystems' details, advocate etc.

4. Respect intellectual property rights and behave with courtesy and respect toward fellow collaborators.

 

Project Criteria

We encourage concise updates focusing on one category at a time to ensure clarity and depth. However, we recognize that certain aspects of the project may require more elaborate explanations, and participants are encouraged to provide detailed insights when necessary. Projects can be completed, ongoing  or just getting started.

• Project Introduction: 
   

  • Problem Statement: Clearly define the environmental issue or challenge your project aims to address within the chosen ecosystem.

  • Objectives and Goals: Outline specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your project's impact on the ecosystem.

  • Methodology Overview: Provide an overview of the approach, techniques, or technologies you plan to employ (or have employed) to achieve your objectives.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Highlight any collaborations, partnerships, or community involvement integral to the project's success.

  • Expected Impact: Share anticipated positive outcomes and potential benefits for the ecosystem and local communities.

 

• Subsequent Posts: 
   

  • Progress Updates: Share regular updates on the progress made since the previous post, including any milestones achieved or challenges faced.

  • Data and Metrics: Include relevant data and metrics to quantify the project's impact (e.g., increased biodiversity, reduced carbon footprint, improved soil health).

  • Adaptations and Learnings: Discuss any adaptations or modifications made to the project plan based on feedback, challenges, or new learnings.

  • Engagement and Outreach: Describe efforts made to engage the community, raise awareness, or involve more stakeholders in the project.

  • Financial Transparency: If applicable, provide a breakdown of how funds (if any) are being utilized and their impact on the project.

 

• Documentation and Reporting:
   

  • Comprehensive Documentation: We recommend that you  maintain detailed records, including methodologies, data collection techniques, and any changes made during the project's implementation.

  • Regular Reporting: we recommend that you post reports at predefined intervals to summarize progress, challenges, and future plans for the project.

  • Visual Content: Incorporate visuals like images, videos, or infographics to supplement the posts and demonstrate the project's evolution.

 

• Communication and Collaboration:
   

  • Open Forum Discussions: Encourage engagement and feedback from the CFC community through forum discussions related to the project.

  • Collaborative Opportunities: Invite collaboration or suggestions from fellow members that could enhance the project's effectiveness or reach.

 

• Long-Term Sustainability and Scalability:
   

  • Longevity Plan: Discuss plans to promote the project's sustainability beyond the initial 12-month timeline.

  • Scalability: Explore opportunities or strategies for scaling the project's impact or replicating its success in other ecosystems or communities.

 

Please consider the posting criteria as a guiding framework for your updates. While addressing each criterion isn't mandatory, we encourage participants to closely consider and incorporate relevant criteria aligned with their project. At a minimum you should consider following all criteria that are in bold listed above.  We recommend using all criteria that meaningfully showcase your project's progress and impact.

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Instructions for creating your first post

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1. Navigate to the forum section of the Collaborative for Change website and ensure you are logged in as a member.

2. Look for the green button labeled "Create New Post" and click on it.

3. From the drop-down menu under categories, select "Project Post."

4. Give your post a title that includes the name of your organization or project.

5. Click on the green "X" button to add content to your post. You can include text, pictures, videos, and other multimedia elements.

6. Once you have added all the content you want, review your post to ensure everything looks good.

7. After reviewing, click on the "Submit" button located at the bottom right corner of the page to publish your post.

8. If you need to make any changes or edits to your post after it has been published, you can do so by clicking on the three little dots in the top right corner of the published post. From the drop-down menu, select "Delete Post" to remove the post, then follow the previous steps to create a new one.