Empowering People
to Restore and Conserve Tropical Forests
Our Mission
We train and support people from all sectors and backgrounds to restore and conserve tropical forest landscapes using strategies that support biodiversity and livelihoods. Learn about our approach.
Our Stories
Our Programs
Access cutting-edge research, hands-on experience and local wisdom for your conservation and restoration work.
Get world-renowned training from anywhere. Connect with a global network of scholars, professionals, and peers.
Find support to apply or share what you’ve learned from ELTI in the way that makes the most sense for your area.
Where We Work
Our field-based training events currently take place in Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Learn more about where we work.
ELTI News
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ELTI Events
October 21-26, 2019
Coming soon!
Ecological Restoration Strategies for Cattle Ranching Landscapes of the Azuero
ELTI training landscape, District of Pedasí, Los Santos
September 1-3, 2019
Coming soon!
Ecological Restoration Strategies in Agricultural Landscapes of Panama
Azuero Peninsula, Panama
August 12-16, 2019
Coming soon!
Ecological Restoration Strategies for Productive Landscapes
ELTI training landscapes, District of Pedasí, Province of Los Santos
July 22-26, 2019
Coming soon!
Ecological Restoration Strategies for Cattle Ranching Landscapes of the Azuero
ELTI training landscape, District of Pedasí, Los Santos
June 3, 2019-May 5, 2020
Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration & Sustainable Use
Online (Optional Field Component)