Shaping the Future,
One Ecosystem at a Time
Advancing Conservation and Community Through Enterprise and Innovation
Conservation And Rural Enterprise (CARE) champions a model where conservation and economic development or empowerment go hand in hand. Through collaboration, data-driven insights, and sustainable enterprises, we help protect biodiversity while creating pathways for local business opportunities.
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From Insight to Impact
CARE champions a model where conservation and community development go hand in hand. Through collaboration, data-driven insights, and sustainable enterprise, we help protect biodiversity while creating pathways for local opportunity.
How it WorksCase Study
A Unique Lodge in a Spectacular Setting
The Kuzuko Lodge project in South Africa’s Eastern Cape stands as the inspiration behind the CARE model—demonstrating how strategic investment, ecological restoration, and deep community partnership can restore 15,000+ hectares and create over 100 jobs.
Kuzuko Lodge
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Research
Insight That Drives Action
CARE’s research combines cutting-edge tools like Earth Observation with on-the-ground insight to guide and evaluate sustainable enterprise initiatives.
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