Our Theory of Change (ToC) is based on the following core beliefs

1. Effective collaboration is the basis for successful projects and to massively scale restoration.
2. Holistic evaluation is key to first understand the social, economic and agroecological context.
3. It is imperative that solutions are developed in a participative and systemic way, to support self-sufficient development.
4. Combining modern R&D and indigenous knowledge facilitates the co-development of regenerative know-how.
5. Agroforestry systems should be applied wherever suitable to increase food production, restore landscapes, address climate change and conserve biodiversity.

For each project, detailed and context specific ToC models will be co-developed, to guide holistic decision making. By defining long-term goals and mapping necessary preconditions, the desired change can be achieved more effectively.