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Empowering Communities Through Innovative Solutions

We connect expertise, partnerships, and resources to advance education, climate resilience, and gender equality, working with institutions and communities to drive lasting change.

PlanetWise Equity-Driven Solutions

PlanetWise Development is an international advisory and consulting firm working with governments, multilateral organizations, foundations, philanthropists, development finance institutions, and civil society organizations. We provide strategic advisory, partnership development, resource mobilization, and technical expertise in designing programs for humanitarian and development settings, aimed at advancing equitable and innovative solutions for education, climate resilience, and gender equality.

Our approach combines a high-collaboration working model with evidence-driven and culturally-relevant methodologies, tailoring solutions to each client’s needs.

Education, Learning and Skills

We specialize in processes of educational transformation towards better learning outcomes, using innovation and evidence-based approaches. Some of our areas of focus are:

  • Curriculum analysis, design, and reform, including foundational learning, STEM, social-emotional learning, and life skills

  • Development of learning standards and learning materials

  • Design and delivery of online, hybrid, and in-person courses to build the capacities of teachers, education leaders, and government officials

  • Research and evidence synthesis on innovative pedagogies and technology-enabled learning approaches suited for every context

  • Curricular reform aimed to improve learning outcomes and reduce out-of-school children

Climate & Education Solutions

We help governments and development partners integrate climate change education and resilience into education systems, from early childhood through secondary education. Our work connects policy, curriculum, teaching and learning, and institutional capacity, translating climate commitments into practice and supporting young people and educators as agents of change. Some of our areas of focus are:

  • Curriculum analysis and reform to integrate climate change education across subjects and education levels

  • Development of age-appropriate learning materials and educational resources

  • Design and delivery of capacity development programs for teachers, education leaders, and government officials

  • Green skills, nature-based solutions, and opportunities for student climate action

  • Climate-resilient education planning and continuity of learning during climate-related disruptions

  • Addressing climate mitigation and adaptation in the education sector

We mobilize our expertise to support public, private and civil society organizations to mainstream gender in policies and programs. Some of our areas of focus are:

  • Girls' Education

  • STEM and digital skills for girls

  • Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning

  • Comprehensive Sexuality Education

  • Menstrual Hygiene Management solutions

Gender Equality
Educational Planning & Program Evaluation

We support governments and development partners in shaping education policies, strengthening institutional capacity, and translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Our expertise spans sector-wide analysis, policy dialogue, education sector planning, and evaluation, drawing on extensive experience working with Ministries of Education, Planning, and Finance across regions. Some of our areas of focus are:

  • Education Sector Analysis and Planning

    • Gender-responsive sector planning

    • Disability-inclusive sector planning

    • Climate-informed sector plans

  • Appraisal of Education Sector Plans and Mid-Term Reviews

  • Programme Evaluation

Policy & Advocacy

We help governments, international organizations, and civil society partners shape policy agendas, build coalitions, and engage decision-makers to advance change. Our approach connects evidence, advocacy, and inclusive policy dialogue with institutional action. Some of our focus areas are:

  • Development of advocacy strategies

  • Research on cost-effective, evidence-based policy solutions

  • Planning and coordination of high-level advocacy forums

  • Meaningful engagement of children and youth in national and international policy dialogue and advocacy

  • Coalition building and multistakeholder engagement to advance policy priorities

We advise foundations, philanthropists, international organizations, and development partners to shape strategies, build partnerships, and mobilize funding for high-impact initiatives in education, climate resilience, and gender equality.

Our services include:

  • Strategic advisory and partnership development

  • Donor engagement and resource mobilization

  • Philanthropic advisory and community-centered investment strategies

  • Facilitation of strategic dialogues, workshops, and learning experiences

  • Coalition building and stakeholder engagement

Strategic Advisory, Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

We have worked across every continent to drive change for young people

Impact

Improving services for children and communities by breaking silos. We bring education, climate action, and gender equality together to impact young lives.

CONTACT

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