The Equator Initiative highlights successful initiatives undertaken by communities in the Equatorial belt, which promote poverty alleviation through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
The Initiative aims to identify, highlight and honour these successful initiatives through the Innovative Partnership Awards for Sustainable Development via three programmes:<UL
The website contains details of these programmes plus news and announcements, selection criteria and eligibility information and a range of advice for potential participants. It also makes available publications associated with the initiative.