Nature Governance Agency Program

A hybrid-program of ELC empowering leaders to make wise decisions with, for, and as Nature.

  • 2024 Awareness & Impact Report

    In 2024, we made great strides in getting Nature on boards, convening leaders, and crafting a 6-month program to guide influential leaders to bring Nature into their business ecosystem.

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  • Sodality

    A 3-week immersive program where we guide participating organizations with onboarding Nature through the integration of the Voice, the Vote, and the Way in their operations, governing systems and company culture.

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  • Dandelion Fellowship

    Join the Dandelion Fellowship pilot cohort, the first ever program for the co-development of Nature proxies representing the interests of Nature in organizations.

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Key Achievements

  1. Led the Nature Proxy Training (Dandelion Fellowship): Raised $8,000 in 2025 with 34 fellows, including a 20% increase in business sector participation (44% of fellows), proving demand and traction for Nature-conscious governance within corporate leadership.

  2. Pioneered Nature-inclusive governance models: Brought Nature onto boards, embedded ecocentric operations in businesses, and piloted organizational models that redefine leadership.

  3. Expanded global reach through convenings and partnerships: Facilitated Sodality programs in the US, UK, and Switzerland, engaging 9 businesses and generating over $12,000 in revenue, while building partnerships with institutions like Bristol and Exeter universities, HSBC, and B Lab.

  4. Developed practical frameworks and toolkits: Created onboarding materials and starter toolkits that equip practitioners and organizations with accessible, adaptable methods for integrating Nature-conscious governance across industries and jurisdictions.

  5. Positioned as a field convener and thought leader: Convened leaders, collaborated with DEAL and other networks, setting the stage for systemic adoption and thought leadership.

Downloadable resources for the Nature Governance Agency

  • Alexandra Pimor

    Director of Nature Governance
    ”Nature Conscious Governance”

  • Pooja Sharma

    Nature Rights & Governance Counsel

  • Lucy Ward

    Ocean Program Coordinator, Water & Governance Lead

  • Anne Solgaard

    Business Development Associate

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