WESSA Phase 1 report to HHCT_28.10.2021

Scenario descriptions

Scenario

1.1value proposition

1.2purpose

2.Governance systems and processes

3.Human resources

4.Support base, alliances, partnerships

5.Identity, brand and culture

6.Financial sustainability strategy

7.M&E, adaptive management

the elephant: Returning to familiar routes

Strong representation of members in decision making

Members and conservation donors; other conservation NGOs

Grow income through membership fees, bequests and donations

Wessa focuses on advocating for wildlife and conservation priorities in South Africa. Actions under pinned by science and recognizing the importance of bio-diversity conservation for human well-being.

Citizens science focusing on biodiversity trends and impacts

Wildlife conservation; publications about pristine nature; charismatic species conservation

Staff provides membership support; professional ecologists provide technical info and representation in forums

Protected area expansion. Wildlife conservation. threatened species protection. Training of rangers Advocacy against threats to habitat and wildlife.

the octopus: Diverse and flexible

Within the broader framework of the SDGs supporting educational and vocational training of youth with an environmental emphasis, where possible. Wessa focusses on education and training and builds and refines this capacity in a profitable/sustainable manner. SDGs =

Excellent project implementation; training providers; environmental education broadly; 'sustainability'; resilience

Win tenders and contracts; sub- contracts; implementation of government & donor public works programmes

Accountants; project managers; proposal writers; entrepreneurs; external consultants for technical know- how; hire & fire

Environment & development issues, broadly linked to SDGs. Excellent project

Financial accountability; project budget controls; risk management; auditing

Funders' requirements, e.g. Income & expenses; number of beneficiaries / learners reached

Those who can benefit WESSA's bottom line. Client who sub-contract WESSA. Membership runs independently from professional staff. Regional autonomy and diversity

implementation, to generate financial surpluses

the leopard: Patient, lean and focused

Streamlined and right-sized. Contract positions for short duration projects. Harnessing and channelling capacity of support base

Mobilizing & enabling society for environmental stewardship..towa rds the planet we all want

Simplified yet rigorously implemented. Strong guidelines

Willingness to pay for value proposition; donor buy-in; bequests. Long term contracts; large global programmes; NGO partnerships

One WESSA - 'the WESSA Family' of supporters. Wide range of supporter categories. Selective alliances with corporates, NGOs, government around shared values & mission

Focussed projects & programmes aimed at

Wessa implements strategic actions, partnerships and programmes of work to address: the climate emergency (energy transition), habitat and biodiversity loss (on land and in oceans), pollution, consumption and waste. Using the SDGs 3,6,7,11,12,13,14 and 15 or a tighter subset) as the primary lens of determination.

Dashboard, focused on outcomes & impacts in ToC. Learning, reflection & adaptive management. Involvement of supporters in data collection

achieving systemic impact, directly linked to outcomes in the Theory of Change.. "Facilitating collective action towards ecologically responsible stewardship of the planet"

to channel supporters

Figure 13. More detailed description of 3 possible future scenarios for WESSA

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