The Voice, Choice and Action (VCA) framework, version 2.0, is grounded in the understanding that the health of the natural world and the wellbeing of people are inextricably connected. This goes beyond the concept of ecosystems services (i.e., the provisioning, regulating, and supporting functions that the environment provides) to an integrated holistic view that incorporates the relationships and feedback loops in the social-ecological system. The four pillars of the framework (rights, capacity, decision making, and livelihoods) represent the characteristics necessary for successful community-led conservation. The three foundational elements (equity, knowledge and place, and durability) represent enabling conditions critical for enduring community-led conservation. The VCA Framework is available as a PDF or in an interactive web version.
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