The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) Mentoring Programme conducted a mentoring pilot last year that was jointly organized through collaboration between the TGBS Secretariat, the Tooro Botanical Garden (Uganda Hub), the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), and Ecosia. The pilot recorded positive outcomes, with participant feedback ratings consistently reaching high levels across the program.
Strong results were observed across all evaluated indicators, including the usefulness of mentoring, clarity of objectives, relevance of content, communication quality, effectiveness of mentoring activities, confidence to apply learning, and willingness to recommend the program. Mentees rated the overall program at or near the top of the scale, and no indicator received low or moderate scores, indicating a high level of consistency in participant experience and perceived value. These results demonstrate that the mentoring approach is not only well received but also effective in strengthening practical readiness for the implementation of ecosystem restoration projects.
Participants reported increased confidence in applying TGBS methodology within real restoration contexts and emphasized the importance of mentoring prior to field implementation. As some participants noted, “Every site relating to restoration should do this mentoring and assessment before they start to implement,” “Restoration is not about planting trees,” and “I highly recommend all teams working on restoration projects to go through this TGBS mentorship program.” The consistently high ratings confirm that the TGBS Mentoring Program delivers clear, relevant, and actionable support aligned with globally recognized best practices in protecting, enhancing, and restoring biodiversity.
