Climate Quote by Helene D. Gayle
“The environmental community has an opportunity to create and leverage partnerships with the development community on social issues, rather than trying to develop new expertise of its own.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Forum, 2015
Collaboration between environmental and development sectors can address social issues more effectively than isolated expertise.
In simple terms: Partner with development groups to tackle social problems.
Key Takeaway
Seek joint solutions.
Themes
collaboration
social impact
environment
development
partnerships
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- NGO projects
- community development
- policy design
- joint research
Key Concepts
systems thinking
interdisciplinary cooperation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trust be built across sectors?
- What incentives encourage joint action?
A Different Perspective
Different missions may clash, limiting true partnership.
