A strategic and participatory planning process is conducted with the Local Committee to integrate Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) into management tools. This process includes working sessions, workshops, and technical advice aimed at enhancing self-reflection among committee members about their actions within the territory. 

In this context, incorporating a climate perspective into the strategic planning of a biological corridor means analyzing and redefining the mission and vision to focus on climate change responses. This involves recognizing the vulnerabilities and threats in the territory, as well as their implications for the most vulnerable groups and sectors. The goal is to establish targeted, sustained actions that positively affect the lives of individuals and communities while ensuring ecological connectivity and the provision of ecosystem services in line with productive and sustainable development in the region.

With the results from the organizational development analysis , a contextualized capacity development program is created and implemented for each biological corridor according to its strengthening needs. This program is carried out through workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, peer-to-peer exchanges, etc. 

The analysis of the organizational capacities of biological corridors as multisectoral governance mechanisms allows for the identification of opportunities for improvement and strengthening needs to enhance the scaling-up of EbA. Existing competencies and capacities in technical and soft skills are assessed to facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue, raise awareness, train and negotiate with decision-makers, conduct political advocacy, and establish alliances. Internally, organizational processes are analyzed to identify and prioritize gaps and bottlenecks in project management and financial sustainability.

Biological corridors play a crucial role in promoting dialogue and participation among multiple stakeholders. Until now, their main focus has been on conservation activities. However, they have significant potential for scaling up Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA). They are integrated into the national strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. This strategy is supported by a Local Committee, which serves as a forum for consultation and collaborative sustainability initiatives. This committee comprises civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government institutions, and municipalities.
To maximize the effectiveness of biological corridors in scaling up EbA measures, it is essential to establish a shared understanding and agreement among stakeholders regarding their role. This involves making explicit the role of biological corridors - and each stakeholder who participates - in sustainability and climate change adaptation strategies, but also also their specific contribution to social and economic local development. The road to this common understanding requires analyzing sectorial vulnerabilities, needs, and interests, but also oportunities, competencies and capacities with potencial to tackle common issues. In addition, clarifying basic concepts of climate change, adaptation, biodiversity conservation (EbA) with a people-centered approach, using sectorial specific language and active stakeholder participation, is key for reaching a common understanding.

Recognizing that local communities hold deep environmental knowledge, the project conducted household surveys and community dialogues to map perceptions and practices around soil, water, and land use. This building block answered “what” (the lived experiences and practices of smallholders), “why” (planning must reflect cultural context), and “how” (engaging farmers in co-design). Farmers shared observations about decreasing water availability, shifting rainfall, and soil degradation. These insights complemented scientific models. In response, the project promoted culturally rooted practices like terracing, organic fertilization, and home gardening. Gender-sensitive approaches empowered women as leaders in ecological restoration and household resilience.