WESSA Phase 1 report to HHCT_28.10.2021

8. WESSA: rallying and capacitating society for the environment we all want

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, linked to a focused fundraising strategy

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

Figure 10. Draft Theory of Change or Impact Chain co-developed with the Board

7.3 Governance systems and processes

7.3.1 Opportunity: Adapt governance systems and processes

Strategies • Provide clearer policies and guidelines to volunteers, regions and branches about financial accountability, governance and meeting procedures, procedures for validating regional representatives’ mandates when representing members’ views on the Board, public engagements under the WESSA banner, and general codes of conduct of members • The Board can amend the rules and procedures manual (see extract from MOI below)

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