MECHI believes in the power of research and the value of indigenous knowledge to drive sustainable solutions:

• Documenting traditional knowledge and practices that have sustained local communities and ecosystems for generations.
• Collaborating with academic and research institutions to study biodiversity, climate change, and ecosystem restoration.
• Using research findings to inform policies, strategies, and programs that are both innovative and culturally relevant.
• Promoting the integration of indigenous conservation practices with modern approaches for maximum impact.