The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) Mentoring Programme is a capacity-building initiative designed to enhance biodiversity outcomes in ecosystem restoration projects worldwide.
It supports practitioners, institutions, and government agencies to align their work with the TGBS certification framework, ensuring restoration practices are scientifically credible, socially inclusive, and ecologically effective.
Our 3 Modules
Mentoring is delivered through three flexible modules:
- TGBS Essentials – Core knowledge on setting baselines and references, stakeholder engagement and enhancing biodiversity protection.
- TGBS Sustainability – Advanced implementation, long-term monitoring, and adaptive management.
- TGBS Enrichment – Specialist topics, including seed-based restoration, genetic diversity, and invasive species control.
These modules can be delivered in two main formats:
- Group workshops – Collaborative learning for teams and organisations.
- One-to-one mentoring – Tailored support for individual practitioners or project developers.
Engagement can be short-term (focused sessions) or long-term (comprehensive capacity-building programmes).
What our mentees say about the Programme…
“Every site relating to restoration should do this mentoring and assessment before they start to implement.”
“I learnt that restoration is not about planting trees.”
“The 5-day mentoring program exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend all teams working on restoration projects to go through this TGBS mentorship program.”
