WESSA Phase 1 report to HHCT_28.10.2021

WESSA’s mission is to:

• Reduce threats to the natural environment • Inspire society to act.. for a clean and sustainable environment for future generations • Facilitate collective action towards stewardship of the biosphere

Purpose

•WESSA serves the natural environment by enabling supporters, policy makers and implementers, corporates and civil society to be worthy biosphere stewards

Markets

•Donors, corporations, government and individuals who are aligned with our mission, and who are willing to pay a fair price for our value proposition

1.Communicate a clear purpose and value proposition 2.Maintain solid governance systems and processes 3.Develop knowledgeable and inspired human resources 4.Nurture and develop its support base, alliances and partnerships 5.Strengthen its identity, brand and culture 6.Enhance financial sustainability •A reputable, trustworthy and well-governed champion of the environment •A national platform to galvanize society to take care of their natural environment •Environmental learning and capacity development materials and services to promote stewardship at all levels •Tools and advisory services to promote good environmental practice •Good and stable governance systems •Mechanisms to harness & channel stakeholders’ capacities & skills •Leading edge communication systems, networks and technologies •Skilled and knowledgeable facilitation services

Strategy

Offerings

Processes

•A lean organizational structure with low overheads •Streamlined and capable support services •A network of relationship builders and facilitators •Thematic committees, workstreams and working groups •A well-governed national network of supporters

Structure

• Stick to a well defined Theory of Change; yet be prepared to adapt markets, strategies, processes and structure (but not mission and purpose) when monitoring data indicates this is necessary.

Inputs

Interventions

Outcomes

l Align mission, activities, governance, people and financial resources l The board must adopt a clear, concise and easily understood strategic plan for the future of WESSA. l Prioritize a smaller number of focused themes l Address the governance structure l Agree on separation of duties of the Board and the executive l Become more visible in conservation and sustainable development dialogues and policy forums l Broaden the constituency, but with a clear focus l Raise adequate funds l Develop a new vibrant communication plan,

l Find WESSA's niche and special value proposition l Adapt WESSA's governance model, to become a lean and focused organization with a clear identity and purpose l Clearly communicate WESSA's focus and value proposition l Develop and strengthen alliances and partnerships l Financial sustainability l Make concerted efforts accepted trusted voice..the go-to organization for reliable information and expertise l “ To be a highly effective and well-supported champion of the environment” at demographic transformation l Become a widely

l Funding l Intellectual property and technical expertise l Human capital: staff and voluntary workers l Data l Technology l Infrastructure l Trust and social capital l Brand and identity l Communication products

Ultimate impacts l Reduced threats to the natural environment l An inspired society that acts for a common purpose: a clean and sustainable environment for future generations l Facilitating collective action towards stewardship of the planet

linked to a focused fundraising strategy

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