Here you will find information about the world-wide network of trained, experienced conservation professionals committed to supporting teams to effectively apply the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Open Standards).

The Conservation Coaches Network is an organized and supported network of peers that spans six continents and 60 organizations.  The Mission of the Network is to catalyze effective conservation across lands and waters worldwide through supporting sound action planning, coaching, knowledge sharing and innovation.

Over 300 coaches, active in 54 countries – with varying degrees of expertise and "mileage" - are linked up as peers and colleagues in this network! While different organizations have slightly different versions of the Open Standards (i.e., TNC's Conservation Action Planning (CAP), WWF's Programme Standards), the Standards provide a common logical framework and language which allows us to share, learn and innovate together.

Would you like to find a conservation coach in your region? Visit our CCNet coaches map or contact a franchise leader to explore opportunities for coaching support in your part of the world.

Are you already a CCNet coach? Please join the CCNet Listserve to exchange ideas, ask questions, share experiences and tell others about interesting opportunities about your application of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation.

FRANCHISE LEADERS (2011):

Asia/Pacific:     Matt Durnin

Australia:          Pip Walsh & Natalie Holland

China:                Dachang Liu

Europe:              Ilke Tilders & Stella Vareltzidou

Latin America:   Vacant

Micronesia:        Trina Leberer

USA - Central:    Tina Hall

USA - Eastern:   Gwynn Crichton

USA - Hawaii:    Jason Sumiye

USA - Rocky Mt/NW: Terri Schulz

USA - Sierra/CA:  Sandi Matsumoto

WWF:   PJ Stephenson