Maphanyane Conservation, Indigenous Knowledge & Development Institute

Vision

Landscapes where Indigenous knowledge and applied research drive stewardship, communities thrive through nature-based livelihoods, and locally governed institutions exemplify equitable conservation and development in Southern Africa.

Mission

Advance Indigenous knowledge and nature stewardship to build resilient livelihoods through knowledge exchange and supportive environments in Southern Africa.

Values

• Community Custodianship

  Communities lead decisions and share benefits.

• Respect and Consent

  Indigenous knowledge is protected by Free, Prior and Informed Consent and benefit-sharing.

• Sustainability

  Ecological limits and long-term resilience guide our actions.

• Transparency and Accountability

  Finances and partnerships are open and auditable.

• Equity and Pluralism

  Programmes prioritise marginalised groups and gender equity.

Objects

1. 1

   Facilitate the documentation, preservation and advocacy for Indigenous knowledge systems.

2. 2

   Conduct and support applied research and knowledge sharing that integrates Indigenous and scientific knowledges to inform policy and practice for sustainable development.

3. 3

   Incubate community enterprises and support livelihoods linked to nature-positive and wildlife-based economies.

4. 4

   Establish and manage equitable benefit-sharing, intellectual property and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) frameworks that protect community rights.

5. 5

   Enter partnerships, receive grants and hold assets necessary to further these objects, subject to non-distribution of profits.