WHAT METRICS WILL YOU BE ABLE TO SHOW TO YOUR COMMUNITY?​

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These are metrics that your institution can use to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and the impact of their efforts depending on the chosen plan:

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1. Biomass and Reforestation:

   • Increase in Biomass: Demonstrate the increase in biomass through the growth of trees and other vegetation in reforested areas.

   • Acres of Restored Land: Track the number of restored acres in both the Amazon and Andean ecosystems.

   • Tree Species Planted: Document the variety and number of native tree species planted, enhancing ecosystem resilience and biodiversity.

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1. Biodiversity Improvement:

   • Species Protected: Record the number of endangered and native species supported through habitat restoration and protection.

   • Habitat Restoration: Report on the creation, maintenance and improvement of habitats that support a diverse range of flora and fauna.

   • Wildlife Sightings: Monitor and report sightings of key wildlife species in restored areas, indicating the health of the ecosystem.

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1. Community Impact:

   • Families Benefited: Report the number of families directly benefiting from the program, including those involved in restoration and trading organic products.

   • Economic Improvement: Showcase the increase in income and economic stability for participating families through sustainable practices and product sales.

   • Continuing Education Outcomes: Highlight the number of community members receiving environmental education, the number of certifications, and the expansion of educational programs to new communities. Share results from questionnaires related to the community’s growth, change and development. 

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1. Youth Education:

   • Students Educated: Count the number of students participating in the Forest School, as well as those participating in forest protector workshops and other educational initiatives.

   • Curriculum Development: Describe and share new educational materials and curricula developed to support environmental education.

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1. Water Conservation:

   • Water Projects Implemented: Count the number of water conservation and decontamination projects established.

   • Water Quality Improvement: Measure improvements in water quality in streams and rivers affected by the projects.

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1. Community Engagement:

   • Volunteer Participation: Track the number of visitors (including students, faculty, and staff) who participate in community-based restoration activities.

   • Partnerships Formed: Report on new partnerships with local communities and other organizations supporting sustainability efforts.

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1. Cultural Revitalization:

   • Traditional Practices Restored: Document traditional practices that communities claim are being revived through the program.

   • Cultural Education: Measure the impact of cultural education on community members, particularly the younger generation, through questionnaires to the community.

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1. Involvement of Women and Girls:

   • Economic Return: Highlight the return on investment from involving women in the program (research shows that for each dollar invested in women, there is a return of $3 due to increased productivity and economic activity - World Economic Forum, 2023).

   • Women in Leadership: Track the number of women in leadership roles within the projects.

   • Empowerment Programs: Report on programs or projects specifically designed to empower women and girls, enhancing their skills and economic opportunities.

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1. Trade of Organic Products:

   • Volume of Organic Products Traded: Measure the quantity and variety of organic products produced and sold by the communities.

   • Market Expansion: Report the growth in markets for organic products, both within the communities and externally.