Model Eco Communities

The Model Eco-Community (MEC) Project brings sustainable development to rural communities throughout China, particularly those within sensitive ecologies and designated nature preserves.The MEC project provides critical resources, training, and support to these communities, helping them develop social and economic capacity while safeguarding the environment.

In 2008, Future Generations China initiated Model Eco-Communities in 35 villages in four provinces to expand conservation projects including energy-saving Kang systems, water safety projects, public toilet development, garbage disposal management, biogas projects development, and agricultural plastic tarp recycling.

In 2011, the organization shifts its Model Eco-Community focus to rural communities in regions of high biodiversity.

Taoyuan MEC

The Taoyuan MEC will develop a model eco-community around the Yuan River and surrounding wetland area. This MEC promotes nature conservation and organizes, trains, and supports the local community to adopt effective and sustainable means of maintaining their livelihoods.

Wolong Livelihoods Development

The goal of this program is a win-win scenario where the livelihoods of local residents are continually improved through responsible maintenance of regional biodiversity and ecosystem services.