Environmental leadership program

Real leadership. Fresh ideas. Positive results.

Discover Kinship. If you want to explore market-based solutions to environmental problems — you're in good company. We're building a vital network of leaders who are innovative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to effective conservation through environmental markets.

Kinship Conservation Fellows is a ground-breaking environmental leadership program. Our intensive, month-long program combines leadership training with business and economic tools, and fellowship in a dynamic community, while offering you the opportunity to develop an independent project. With expertise in environmental economics and a wealth of on-the-ground experience in conservation projects, our elite faculty will mentor and guide your progress.

Join a new generation of dedicated conservation leaders next summer as we explore market-based approaches and real solutions to the challenges of creating sustainable development for our environment.

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THE PROGRAM

• Month-long program in
  the Pacific Northwest
• Core instruction in market-based strategies
• Leadership, business and economic tools
• Hands-on project development
• Renowned international faculty
• Participation in global
  Fellows Network
• $6,000 stipend award,
  lodging and meals

Program Overview »

• Career conservation professionals
• 5+ years experience
• Innovative thinkers
• Mission-driven achievers
• Committed to leadership

How to apply »

"Kinship has changed my perception about environmental issues and now I have started thinking about markets as solutions rather than problems."

- Ali Ahmad Jan, LEAD Pakistan, 2002 Fellow