At GroundUp, we translate science and practice of landscape restoration and place it in the hands of local communities to generate livelihoods and biodiversity gains, thus amplifying impact where it matters the most.
We are on a mission to see grassroot organisations play a significant role in leading the way for a sustainable, just and equitable world.
Groundup design solutions for the needs of local grassroots organisations, Indigenous Peoples, and Local Communities to accelerate on-ground action
Grassroot
Development
To enhance impact delivery
Landscape
Management
To generate evidence-based biodiversity recovery and improved livelihoods
Conservation
Enterprise
To promote self-financing for biodiversity conservation
ESG for Nature
To drive net-positive biodiversity gains
Recognised as Top Innovator
Our Impact So Far
2,670 Ha
Under Landscape
Management
3
Conservation
Enterprise
17,134
Livelihood Days
11
Grassroots
40
Partners
Partners
We work with a network of partners.
Grassroots
Government
Conservation Enterprise
Development
Technology
Corporate
Latest
Investing in Natural Capital: Innovations Supporting Much-Needed Financing for Nature
Investing in natural capital is crucial for sustainable socioeconomic development, as over half of global GDP significantly depends on nature and biodiversity. However, natural capital, which includes essential natural resources such as forests, water and soil, is in significant decline today. This insight report aims to provide a framework for evaluating how innovation can mobilize more investment for natural capital.
GroundUp Conservation: Re-centering conservation around indigenous peoples and local communities
Radhika and I have worked in the development sector, particularly in community-led biodiversity conservation, landscape management, agriculture development, and climate adaptations for the last two decades.