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Community Involvement and Conservation Education The long-term success of conservation initiatives ultimately depends on the degree to which local communities embrace conservation efforts as their own. ECP is fostering and supporting involvement of local communities in conservation action as well as providing informal educational outreach that stimulates awareness, develops skills, and promotes action for sustained conservation behavior. Community Involvement Using a technique known as asset mapping, ECP works with the Museum’s Center for Cultural Understanding and Change to identify and support the partnerships needed for sustainable local participation in conservation efforts. Where possible, ECP promotes small-scale projects that stimulate local commitment to conservation by providing ecologically sound economic incentives. Programs focus on building capacity to monitor environmental changes and economic outcomes as well as to export successful practices to neighboring communities.
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