The Collective Impact Advisory is a leading consulting firm with a strong focus on driving socio-economic development within the conservation and tourism sectors. Established with the vision to transform biodiversity landscapes and enhance community livelihoods, we specialise in delivering tailored, research-driven solutions that address the unique needs of our clients, be they businesses, governments, or local communities. Our team of experts brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in conservation and tourism planning and development, offering a comprehensive range of services that include Master Plans, Destination Management Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement Plans and Facilitation, and Business Plans, all designed to promote growth and sustainability.
At The Collective Impact Advisory, we understand that conservation is not just about preserving our natural assets but also about ensuring that the benefits of the biodiversity economy are shared widely and contribute meaningfully to socio-economic transformation. That is why we place a strong emphasis on creating strategies that prioritise inclusive growth, community engagement, and environmental sustainability.
We help our clients understand the broader economic, social, and environmental impacts of their initiatives. This enables them to make informed decisions that not only drive profitability but also contribute to the well-being of the communities in which they operate.
The Collective Impact is a multidisciplinary consulting company, providing planning, design and technical assistance services in our core sectors of regional and urban development, inclusive conservation, sustainable tourism and cultural heritage.
Passion:
We are committed to understanding the challenges of our clients and to delivering excellent professional services, with a specific focus on contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 UN Agenda.
Experience:
We are an independent company, established in 2020, in the Lowveld, South Africa. We now have specialists and associates located across SADC. We have successfully undertaken a wide range of development projects in many countries, ranging from national strategies to individual site planning and design.
Dr Kiera Schoeman, the founder, and her team have done extensive work within the conservation planning and development field in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zambia, Madagascar and Saudi-Arabia.
Network:
We work in collaboration with a well-established network of international, regional and local partners sharing our values, approach and working methods.