Navigating Complexity.
Enabling Resilient Landscapes.
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Scope of work
Strategically grounded. Operationally informed.
We advise organisations on the strategic direction and operational design of their nature conservation and biodiversity activities. We work with NGOs, public sector donors, foundations and companies seeking ecologically sound and credible conservation engagement.
Combining scientific expertise with long-standing NGO experience, we support strategy development, programme design, project evaluation, adaptive learning and the clear communication of results.
Effective conservation requires understanding the ecological, social and institutional realities of the landscapes in which conservation takes place — including the livelihoods that depend on them.
At the core of our work lies one question: Where do ecological integrity, strategic coherence and operational realism truly align? Because durable conservation impact requires more than ambition — it requires ecological substance, strategic clarity and informed decision-making.
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Our Services
Conservation Strategy & Strategic Advisory
We help organisations clarify where and why they engage in nature conservation.
We define long-term ambitions, identify meaningful priorities and test strategic assumptions against ecological realities.
Programme & Portfolio Design
Strategy only matters if it translates into robust projects and programmes.
We structure coherent conservation portfolios, align ambition with implementation capacity and support the development of strong partnerships.
Evaluation, Monitoring & Learning
Conservation requires reflection and adaptation.
We evaluate projects and programmes, assess ecological effectiveness and support adaptive learning to strengthen long-term impact.
Strategic Communication & Documentation
Credibility depends on clarity and ecological integrity.
We help articulate conservation goals and results with accuracy and coherence — complemented, where appropriate, by photography and film grounded in ecological reality.
20+
years of experience in conservation
30+
countries involved in assignments
20+
int. implementation sites assessed
100%
evidence-based & practice-oriented
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Our core Team
– we work within a network of experienced, independent experts
Dr. Tillmann Konrad
Founder of Network
Dr. Johannes Penner
Biodiversity Expert
Maria Fuhrmann
Communication Expert
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Testimonials
Prof. Maureen G. Reed
„Tillmann was a consummate professional who took time to understand our evaluation needs and then followed up independently …“
UNESCO Co-Chair in Biocultural Diversity, Sustainability, Reconciliation and Renewal
Dr. Ulrike Hotopp
„Working with Tillmann on the evaluation of a complex, multi-country project, has been a pleasure. He is not only a natural scientist with in depth knowledge of ecological foundations but also a great social scientist with a good understanding for people, their relationships and drivers for action...“
Founder LIVE Economics ltd.
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Principles guiding our work
Our work is guided by a set of principles that ensure scientific integrity, practical relevance and responsible engagement in conservation contexts.
O1 – Scientific foundation and practical relevance
All work is grounded in sound scientific methods while remaining closely aligned with the practical realities and constraints of conservation implementation.
02 – Respect for people and local contexts
Engagement with stakeholders is conducted with sensitivity to local realities, knowledge systems and the rights and perspectives of affected communities.
03 – Attention to institutional & governance contexts
Conservation outcomes are shaped by governance structures and incentives. Understanding these dimensions is an integral part of all analyses.
04 – Independence & critical reflection
Assessments and recommendations are developed independently and are not driven by specific funding or implementation interests.
05 – Clarity & transparency
Findings and recommendations are communicated in a clear, accessible and transparent manner.
06 – Alignment with international standards & safeguards
Work is informed by relevant international frameworks and standards in conservation, evaluation and environmental and social safeguards.
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Contact
Let us know how we can support you
Find Us
Riemannstrasse 26 | 10961 Berlin
info@konrad-consulting.net
Phone
+49 173 4300567