{"id":1973,"date":"2021-08-29T05:45:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T12:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coral.org\/?page_id=1973"},"modified":"2024-12-10T10:14:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T18:14:04","slug":"community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/how-we-work\/community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-partner-with-local-communities-to-educate-organize-increase-resilience-and-nurture-long-term-high-impact-conservation-programs\">We partner with local communities to educate, organize, increase resilience, and nurture long-term, high-impact conservation programs.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Humans depend on coral reefs. We believe that community activation, supported by strong science and strong alliances, is essential to saving and supporting reefs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>If we really want to make a difference with science, we have to involve the people who are most affected.<\/em><\/p><cite><em>Dr. Antonella Rivera, CORAL Principal Investigator in Honduras<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-default\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reconnecting with the &#039;Aina to Save Coral Reefs in Hawai\u2018i\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6hkuXDur9nw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reconnecting-with-the-aina-to-save-coral-reefs-in-hawai-i\">Reconnecting with the \u2018Aina to Save Coral Reefs in Hawai\u2018i<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Noor, a Restoration Biologist, and Poema, a Hawaiian Cultural and Plant Specialist, are committed to protecting the land in Hawai\u2018i. They discuss the significance of cultural land management and how people on the island can come together to make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:41.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3291\" width=\"440\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-1-796x648.jpg 796w, https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-1-768x625.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3295\" width=\"440\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-3.jpg 880w, https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-3-796x648.jpg 796w, https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-3-768x625.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3298\" width=\"440\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-4.jpg 880w, https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-4-796x648.jpg 796w, https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/coral-reefs-community-engagement-4-768x625.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Antonio Busiello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-vibrancy-and-diversity-mirror-reefs-themselves\">Our vibrancy and diversity mirror reefs themselves.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">People and communities are always at the forefront of our work to save coral reefs. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/epdf\/10.1007\/s11625-021-00922-1?sharing_token=yDtg3HFz_wvVmnFinT6XBve4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY5c0IWQKR4Y3nPGpaZj4OWsxbWgS9zrpHEzN_U9cItEgOXSj8oeHcV81DexyIOdDuw9jodFLDFO45JrA6jvukIfJPFUryqZ1FwCuhW1MOtDVFl-nL1ihXsYk5L-En9-XQM%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our research<\/a> shows strong interpersonal relationships and diverse, collaborative working groups are key to the successful management of coral reef health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Our social equity lens fosters an environment in which scientists can work alongside residents on issues impacting those who are marginalized and underrepresented and, in many cases, most affected.&nbsp;For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"citizen-scientists\">Citizen Scientists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Social equity around monitoring and science is powerful. Broadening and democratizing data collection empowers communities to ask the right resource management questions and collect data to influence decisions and policies that affect their well-being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"under-represented-communities\">Under-Represented Communities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">In the Mesoamerican region, we hire and enhance the skills of local women, often from minority and economically vulnerable communities. We employ and train them as community scientists, program coordinators, and project managers, giving them a powerful voice in the decision-making process and promoting gender equality and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Over 500 million people depend on coral reefs for food and income. When coral reefs die or are overfished, these families often face poverty and struggle with food security. We develop income diversification projects that position people with resources they need to feed their families without devastating local fish populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Access to clean water and basic sanitation are human rights and essential to gender equality. Although women are often providers for families, they are also under-represented in decision-making. Our approach to wastewater treatment&nbsp;engages local women&nbsp;in project planning and encourages them to work in wastewater management careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tourism-providers\">Tourism Providers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Our work advocating for sustainable tourism practices leads to a more equitable distribution of economic benefits and supports businesses and governments as they work to contribute to the equity and wellbeing of resilient communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-large\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FC7A64 0%,#FFB43C 100%)\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/coral.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0260_Coral-Reef-Allianze-copy-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Roatan Marine Park Rangers\" class=\"wp-image-3975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0260_Coral-Reef-Allianze-copy-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/static.coral.org\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0260_Coral-Reef-Allianze-copy-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Photo Credit: Antonio Busiello<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-trust-building-relationships\">Building trust, building relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">At CORAL, we believe in working from the ground up. We start by helping local people and community leaders identify their needs. Then we provide them with the tools and resources they need to protect their own natural environment. As a non-governmental organization, we can play the role of neutral facilitator, creating space for productive discussions for community members, their leaders, and government representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-salmon-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/coral.org\/en\/what-we-do\/local-engagement\/\">Learn more about our local engagement work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-medium\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-huge\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We partner with local communities to educate, organize, increase resilience, and nurture long-term, high-impact conservation programs. 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