Community of Practice on Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR)

About The ANR Community of Practice

The ANR Community of Practice is designed to expand awareness, strengthen knowledge and technical capacity, and support the integration of Assisted Natural Regeneration into national and subnational restoration strategies. Through a few interactive online sessions each year, the CoP creates an open environment where participants can share knowledge, troubleshoot challenges, explore regional experiences, and access expert support.

By connecting practitioners and policymakers working across diverse ecological, cultural, and institutional contexts, the CoP builds collective learning and accelerates the adoption of ANR as a cost-effective and scalable restoration approach in suitable areas and contexts.

The Unique Value of the ANR CoP

The ANR Community of Practice brings together experts, practitioners, and decision makers engaged in ecosystem restoration around the world. Through the CoP, participants will:

•    Exchange practical experiences on overcoming ecological, socioeconomic, technical, and policy barriers to ANR implementation.
•    Evaluate ANR Readiness at different regional and country levels through a diagnostic tool based on the foundational principles of ANR.
•    Support the development of country level policy analyses and ANR implementation strategy  (2027–2028). 
•    Strengthen cross-regional knowledge sharing through case studies, lessons learned, and examples of ANR innovation.
•    Engage in inclusive dialogue that elevates diverse perspectives, including traditional knowledge, gender equality, and social inclusion.

Participation is open to all interested mid and senior-level managers and practitioners actively working in ecosystem restoration, whether or not they are directly involved in ERIP projects. 

How You Can Get Involved

Participation in the ANR CoP is flexible and designed to fit alongside existing responsibilities. Members are welcome to engage in the activities that best suit their interests and availability.

ANR Readiness Diagnostic Tool

The ANR Readiness Diagnostic Tool was developed by the ANR Alliance exclusively for the Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Program (ERIP) to help countries, organizations, and restoration practitioners assess their preparedness for implementing Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR).

The tool provides a structured framework to evaluate readiness across 20 pillars organized into 7 thematic areas, covering the key enabling conditions needed for successful ANR implementation. Each pillar is assessed individually, allowing users to identify strengths, gaps, and priority actions that can support effective planning and implementation.

As a practical self-assessment tool, it helps users better understand the conditions required for ANR to achieve its full potential in restoring native biodiversity, improving ecosystem services, and delivering benefits to local communities.

The diagnostic is intended as the first step in the ANR readiness journey. Upon completion, users can access additional guidance materials, tools, and learning opportunities developed by the ANR Alliance to further strengthen their knowledge and capacity for ANR implementation.

Read the Tool’s instructions PDF before diving in: 

• Diagnostic Tool instructions: English | French | Portuguese | Spanish

Assess your project preparedness for implementing ANR:

• ANR Readiness Diagnostic Tool: English | French | Portuguese | Spanish