On March 26 and 27, the Community-Based Biosynergy Management (CBBM), in collaboration with Community Conservation Inc., convened a hands-on workshop devoted to advancing grassroots ecological stewardship. Under the guidance of Dr. Terri Allendorf, attendees engaged in immersive sessions designed to build practical knowledge and inspire the design of inclusive environmental initiatives rooted in collaboration.
The event introduced participants to foundational strategies essential for initiating projects that respect both nature and community agency. Through case studies and interactive exercises, learners encountered approaches that integrate ecological restoration with culturally attuned practices. The gathering emphasized dialogue, shared insight, and mutual respect—core principles of biosynergistic conservation.
CBBM, a non-profit committed to reversing harmful ecological paradigms, centers its mission on reshaping the human relationship with living systems. It challenges models of control, proposing instead an ethic of cooperation, where every intervention aligns with the rhythms of natural habitats. By emphasizing interconnectedness, CBBM invites stakeholders to imagine futures defined by reciprocity and shared responsibility.
The organization’s philosophy rejects outdated notions that separate humans from other life forms or experts from indigenous voices. It recognizes that genuine ecological healing must dismantle historical divides and affirm the agency of those most intimately connected to the land. This commitment fuels a vision where science and tradition merge to nurture coexistence.
True community conservation, for CBBM, emerges not from imposed agendas but from reciprocal partnerships. The group affirms that solutions to environmental degradation must arise from within the cultures and landscapes they aim to protect. Through consent-driven engagement and locally led design, their programs elevate autonomy, foster justice, and protect diversity in all its expressions.
Dr. Terri Allendorf
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Denis Ndeloh, Founder and president of CBBM
