Chaque organisation de conservation qui souhaite figurer sur l' application Key Conservation doit postuler et suivre un processus de vérification. Découvrez quelques-unes des exigences ci-dessous pour voir si votre organisation convient bien. Si vous avez des questions sur le processus ou votre admissibilité, veuillez nous contacter ici.

EXIGENCES DE BASE DE L'ORGANISATION:

• Être un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré, à but non lucratif ou une ONG travaillant pour aider les espèces menacées et / ou en voie de disparition, qui peuvent inclure des animaux, des plantes et / ou des écosystèmes.

• Avoir un smartphone et un accès Internet. Si vous ne disposez pas d'un smartphone ou d'un accès Internet, veuillez tout de même postuler. Nous espérons trouver des moyens d'aider les organisations qui ne sont pas actuellement connectées à l'avenir.

• Être en mesure de donner une rétroaction aux supporters en temps opportun.

• Cultivez un état d'esprit d'optimisme de la conservation: ce qui signifie que vous êtes honnête au sujet des situations qui se produisent sur le terrain, mais que vous fournirez des mesures concrètes aux supporters mondiaux pour renforcer l'espoir et le changement de manière positive.

BASELINE QUALIFICATIONS

(All organizations must meet ALL of these requirements to apply):

1. Official nonprofit status for over 1 year from the governing country

2. The main objective of an organization must be conservation-focused

3. Science-based conservation and/or education work

4. Active conservation projects that they you can share in-depth information and research on

5. Organizations must take into account local/indigenous stakeholders in the area their work is focused

We are unable to offer approval under any circumstances to
(All organizations must meet ALL of these requirements to apply):

1. Organizations that engage in any illegal activity including breaking international and local laws

2. Organizations that do not account for local stakeholders in decision making and research

3. Politically based organizations

4. Government-run organizations

TIER 1 QUALIFICATIONS

These are factors your organization may have in addition to the baseline qualification that often leads to immediate approval (your organization does not need all):

1. IUCN SSC affiliation

2. University affiliation

3. Your organization is an accredited zoo or you work directly with one

4. Protected Area affiliation (ex. state park, marine reserve)

5. Respected partnerships in conservation, broader scientific field, or larger organizations (ex. the United Nations)

6. Published journal papers from your organization or team members within your organization

7. Active social media and web presence

8. Community/Indigenous involvement

How to support your application if your organization does not have any of the Tier 1 Qualifications: 

(You can still apply you will likely receive follow up email to ask for more information or you are welcome to email us with supporting information when you apply):

1. Reference from a respected figure in the conservation space

2. Showcase the research and projects you are participating in, show data or other proof

3. If we cannot find enough information to come to a decision on our own, we will also consult our advisory board which could take up to 1 month