OUR PARTNERS

 Conservation International (CI) Guyana is a long-standing leader in conservation and community-centered development. With more than 30 years of work alongside government and Indigenous Peoples, CI blends global expertise with local partnerships to protect Guyana’s ecosystems and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.

As the incubating partner for NODe, CI provides the technical, operational, and governance support needed to establish a strong and credible mechanism. Their role ensures that NODe is built on international best practices, grounded in Indigenous priorities, and equipped for long-term independence.

Through this partnership, CI helps NODe deliver lasting benefits for communities and nature while building the foundation for a nationally governed, community-driven institution.

 The National Toshaos Council (NTC) is the highest representative body for Indigenous Peoples in Guyana, bringing together leaders from villages and communities across the country to advocate for their rights, priorities, and development. As a national voice for Indigenous governance, the NTC works to strengthen community leadership, promote sustainable land and resource management, and ensure that decisions affecting Indigenous Peoples are informed by their knowledge, values, and aspirations.

As a core strategic partner to NODe, the NTC helps shape the mechanism’s community-centered design and ensures that Indigenous priorities remain at the heart of all funding and technical assistance decisions. Their leadership strengthens NODe’s legitimacy, cultural alignment, and accountability to the communities it is meant to serve.

Through this partnership, the NTC supports NODe’s goal of enabling Indigenous-led development and long-term stewardship of Guyana’s natural and cultural heritage.

 WWF–Guianas is a leading conservation partner in the region, working to protect the Guianas’ globally significant forests, freshwater systems, and wildlife while promoting sustainable, climate-resilient development. Through science-based conservation, community partnerships, and support to national institutions, WWF strengthens environmental governance and helps ensure that natural resources are managed responsibly for current and future generations.

As a strategic partner to NODe, WWF–Guianas contributes technical expertise, environmental safeguards, and programmatic support that help shape the mechanism’s approach to sustainability and conservation outcomes. Their collaboration reinforces NODe’s commitment to biodiversity protection, community well-being, and transparent, responsible investment.

Together, WWF and NODe advance a shared vision of community-driven development that protects nature while expanding opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities across Guyana

 Sterling Products Guyana is one of the country’s leading and longest-standing manufacturing companies, known for its commitment to national development, community well-being, and responsible business practice. Through its strong corporate citizenship and investment in local initiatives, Sterling continues to support programs that create meaningful, lasting impact across Guyana.

As a foundational private-sector partner to NODe, Sterling Products contributed USD 50,000 to support the pilot phase of the mechanism. This early investment demonstrates the company’s confidence in NODe’s vision and its commitment to advancing Indigenous-led development, sustainability, and economic opportunities in Regions 1 and 9.

Sterling’s partnership strengthens NODe’s ability to deliver tangible benefits for communities and helps establish a model where the private sector plays a direct and positive role in supporting Guyana’s social and environmental goals.