Ecothropic
Through on-the-ground experience and technical expertise, we work at the nexus between society and nature to deliver climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and water security solutions.
CONSULTING
Who we are
We are at the forefront of community-centric projects that tackle climate challenges, enhance water resources, and mitigate natural disaster risks.
What We Do
We champion Nature-based Solutions and harness local knowledge to address environmental challenges. Our unique approach goes beyond by understanding the political and social dynamics that shape these issues. We formulate solutions that are both effective and equitable by considering the diverse interests and impacts on communities.
Our Impact
With a rich history of collaboration with both global and local organizations like the Australian Pacific Climate Partnership, Save the Children, World Wildlife Foundation, and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, we drive solutions rooted in community-supported strategies and global best practices.
EXPERIENCES
Ecothropic will give you experience and skills in sustainability you need to work with the world’s best businesses and organizations.
Our programs specialize in natural resource management, climate change solutions, the link between people and the environment, nature-based solutions, and sustainable water resource management.
Join us on the front-lines with the scientists and community members that are pioneering sustainable solutions to global issues. We offer high-impact travel programs for students, researchers, and people that want to be part of the solution.
CHANGE-MAKING MEDIA
We use storytelling, photography, and film to empower People to tackle tough Problems.
We have taught photography for National Geographic for over a decade, been featured in publications ranging from National Geographic Traveller India to the Washington Post and The Week.
Our collaborative processes use filmmaking to empower local communities to act, while sharing stories of what works in a time when we are all looking for solutions.
Meet our Founder…
Britt Basel is the Founder and Principle at Ecothropic in the USA and Mexico with experience spanning 21 years and 44 countries. Britt’s scientific training is in natural resource management and community-engagement. Her visual storytelling and writing skills were developed through her work with National Geographic. Her teaching and facilitation skills matured through instructing courses, field expeditions, and youth summits for Harvard, Oberlin College, Sterling College, Northern Michigan University and others. Drawing on these diverse skills sets, Britt has extensive experience working directly with rural and indigenous communities to address local challenges with traditional knowledge and bottom-up initiative; vulnerability assessment and action planning; fortifying government-community linkages; national level program development for climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, Nature-based Solutions, and conservation; curriculum design; communication; and engaging diverse stakeholder group in solutions that benefit both people and the ecosystems we depend on. She has been hired by the United Nations Development Program, IUCN, World Wildlife Federation, Save the Children Australia, The Nature Conservancy, NEOM, and many others. The breadth of Britt’s experience allows for an international-national-regional-local understanding of stakeholder engagement and program implementation, with a cross-sectoral, gender-inclusive and culturally-sensitive approach. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and is proficient in Bislama and Solomon Islands Pijin.
This week is was Britt's turn to hang out with Leander Lacy on the Green Mind. As is every conversation she has with Leander, this one was pure laughter, inspiration, and sharing what WORKS! Enjoy!
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