A small, focused, high-impact organisation.
NATURAL STATE aims to remain small and focused, with clearly articulated and regularly monitored deliverables.
natural world.
There has never been a greater opportunity, or a more important time, to restore the natural world.
With our partners we are securing biodiversity, sequestering and storing carbon, and delivering on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, through three interconnected pillars: the Centre for the Nature Economy, Research & Monitoring, and Nature Finance.
Small enough to stay fast.
We aim to remain below about 80 core staff and outsource where possible, so money and time go to the land, not the overheads.
Commitments we hold ourselves to.
Social justice
Our mission is first and foremost environmental, and we are deeply committed to social justice.
PeopleBest-in-class experts
We collaborate with the best-in-class experts for every challenge.
ScienceOverheads ≤15%
Transparent finances, with overheads never more than 15%.
FinanceBuild local capacity
We always build capacity where we work, growing local NGOs and community organisations.
PeopleStay small & agile
Remain below about 80 core staff and outsource where possible to stay efficient.
TeamTeams of collaborators
We excel at assembling teams of collaborators to solve specific challenges.
TeamDiverse, flat teams
A diverse, highly skilled team with a minimum of hierarchy.
TeamFail fast, learn fast
A “lean impact” approach: test, learn and adapt quickly.
ScienceMeasure everything
We rigorously measure and report on the impact of all our activities.
ScienceSystemic change
We focus where we can be transformative, aiming for truly systemic change.
FinanceShare our data
Our data, technology and findings are shared with local partners.
PeopleRespect for all
We value and respect all our staff and partners.
People
Lifelong learners.
NATURAL STATE’s mission is brought to life every day by a team with diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to catalysing large-scale nature restoration.
We continually develop new approaches and skills through a lean impact mindset, and support skill development across career stages in an inclusive, respectful environment.
We are proud to have so many outstanding women in leadership positions at NATURAL STATE. At NATURAL STATE, I feel empowered.
Halima Hassan, Social Impact LeadKnowledge that stays local.
We build accessible learning pathways, embed gender equity in our curricula and support women to lead restoration projects. And we build and retain knowledge within NATURAL STATE and local partners.
Pairing
International researchers and specialists are paired with a Kenyan counterpart.
Recognition
Local field researchers who contribute to partner publications are formally recognised.
Data
Data collected or analysed through partnerships is made available to NATURAL STATE and relevant government partners.
Mentors
Visitors with relevant technical skills contribute to capacity building, and some become long-term mentors.
The people guiding us.
The challenges are immense. Success is possible together.
NATURAL STATE is highly collaborative and committed to working with individuals and organisations who aspire to restore the natural world.