EcoWB Publishes 2024-2028 Strategic Plan
November 27, 2023

We are delighted to announce and share our Ecologists Without Borders strategic plan for the next five years, a period we see as pivotal in addressing global environmental challenges. Please take a few moments to read the plan to learn more about our commitment to empowering local communities and preserving ecosystems in an increasingly changing world. 


Our focus for the next five years will be three key areas: 

  • Strengthening Organizational Effectiveness: Building a robust operational framework to support our growing team and projects. 
  • Enhancing Volunteer Engagement: Expanding our network to include over 1000 active volunteers, deeply involved in our initiatives. 
  • Project Development: Launching accessible and impactful programs that are responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.

By 2028, we aim to have a solid track record of successful projects and a vibrant volunteer network. Our vision extends to 2030, where EcoWB will be known as a global leader in community-driven environmental conservation. 


We invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Your participation, be it as a volunteer, partner, or donor, will make a significant difference. Please see our Get Involved page (https://www.ecowb.org/get-involved) to learn more. 


Together, let's create a future of flourishing ecosystems and empowered communities. 

STRATEGIC PLAN
By Becky Muston June 4, 2025
As a volunteer-supported ecological assistance organization, EcoWB contributes to the vital work of the international aid community—supporting humanitarian and conservation efforts where ecological expertise can make a meaningful difference. In recent months, critical funding and staffing for international aid once provided through U.S. government programs have been withdrawn. The effects are already visible: environmental and humanitarian programs paused, local teams let go, and progress at risk of stalling. Among the efforts most affected are those tackling biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, water pollution, and climate change—areas where EcoWB has long provided professional expertise and hands-on project support. In response, we’re actively looking for opportunities to support projects that need ecological guidance or technical capacity to keep going. With our global network of skilled volunteers, we’re well placed to step in where others no longer can. If you know of places, partners, or organizations where environmental needs are going unmet—or if you're looking to make a meaningful impact— we’d love to hear from you . We also encourage those with the means to do so to take a moment: research the organizations struggling on the frontlines, see where funding may have been cut, and consider offering your support. Now more than ever, action matters—whether it’s donating, volunteering, or simply amplifying the work that still needs doing. 
May 24, 2025
We are delighted to announce that Biljana Aljinovic has joined Ecologists Without Borders as our new Program Manager. Biljana brings over 15 years of experience in international conservation, having led projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Her work spans both marine and terrestrial ecosystems and covers a wide range of areas, including sustainable fisheries, climate adaptation, marine regeneration, and environmental policy. She holds an MSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Padua, Italy. Raised on Mljet, a biodiverse island in the Croatian Adriatic, Biljana developed a deep connection to nature early in life. This connection has fueled her commitment to conservation and her focus on long-term impact and collaboration with local communities. In her role at EcoWB, Biljana will oversee our expanding portfolio of environmental projects, support the development of new initiatives in collaboration with partner organizations and communities worldwide, and help strengthen our internal systems to ensure we can respond swiftly and effectively to emerging needs. We’re excited to welcome Biljana to the EcoWB staff team and look forward to the expertise and energy she brings to this important role.