That’s where the Conservation Standards come in. As a structured adaptive management framework, they provide a practical foundation for MERI (Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement):

• Monitoring → Clear targets, indicators, and linked actions
• Evaluation → Regular reflection built into the cycle
• Reporting → Structured, consistent, and aligned to outcomes
• Improvement → Learning loops that drive better decisions over time

Rather than treating MERI as a separate requirement, the Conservation Standards embed it directly into planning and implementation.

For IPA projects, this means:
👉 stronger alignment between cultural priorities, management actions, and outcomes
👉 clearer evidence of impact
👉 systems that support learning — not just compliance

If MERI feels like an add-on, it’s often a design issue. Get the framework right, and MERI becomes part of how you work. Get in touch if you like to discuss how the MERI framework of your project can be tightened.