Biodiversity conservation is the protection and management of biodiversity to obtain resources for sustainable development. Biodiversity conservation has three main objectives: To preserve the diversity of species. Sustainable utilization of species and ecosystem.

Carbon management helps businesses identify cost-saving areas within and beyond its direct operations through improved energy and resource efficiency.

Climate change risk management approaches generally fall into four broad categories: 1) mitigation—efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; 2) adaptation—increasing society’s capacity to cope with changes in climate; 3) geoengineering or climate engineering—additional, deliberate manipulation of the earth system that is intended to counteract at least some of the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions; and 4) knowledge-base expansion—efforts to learn and understand more about the climate system, which can help support proactive risk management.

The process of implementing land use practices and water management practices to protect and improve the quality of the water and other natural resources within a watershed by managing the use of those land and water resources in a comprehensive manner.

Management and project planning does not come naturally - it's a skill that needs to be learnt. Good planning leads to efficiency and effectiveness. And then there's the problem of funding - often too little to cover all the planned activities within a conservation area. That's when you need project planning expertise.

Training is the key to establishing pride in a project, and to ensure effective use of the available equipment. Rory Allardice Environmental has trained people across Africa and offers mentoring, to assist mentees develop and achieve their full career potential. Rory can also facilitate meetings and workshops with his specialised skill developed over 30 years.

There is always scope for new and innovative business ideas to increase income or the number of clients in the biodiversity conservation field. That happens through wise and sustainable utilisation, which boosts productivity and income. As a consultant, Rory Allardice Environmental can assist.

The success of a project ultimately can only be assessed if it's properly monitored. This is often forgotten during the planning phase. Rory Allardice Environmental helps to monitor and report back on projects - in turn allowing the success of a project to be widely communicated.

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