Strategic support for organizations at the intersection of climate, forests, and Indigenous rights

Expertise
Indigenous & Local Community Land Rights
Tenure security, territorial governance, intercultural processes, and rights recognition.Tropical Forests & Climate Policy
REDD+, NBS, Amazon and Congo Basin policy, global climate negotiations, and COP processes.Locally-Led Finance & Philanthropy
Grantmaking strategies, fund design, accountability mechanisms, and partnership models.Deforestation Drivers & Rural Development
Agriculture, commodity supply chains, subnational policy, and community-based solutions.Organizational Effectiveness
Strategy alignment, learning systems, donor engagement, and management practices.

What I Do
Research & Analysis
Landscape studies, policy analysis, evidence reviews, and problem framing.Strategy & Program Design
Helping teams clarify goals, pathways, and portfolios, grounded in data and local realities.Writing & Editing
Proposals, reports, briefs, speeches, and executive communications with clarity and polish.Facilitation & Workshops
Structured conversations for teams, partners, and alliances; agenda design and synthesis.Executive Coaching
Support for leaders navigating growth, transition, or complex decision-making.

Experience
The Tenure FacilityHealth In HarmonyRainforest Foundation NorwayLandesaEarth InsightUNDPUN VolunteersClimate and Land Use AllianceBrown University

Kevin Currey is an independent consultant with a background in climate, forests, and Indigenous rights. Previously, he served as a Program Officer at the Ford Foundation and led the Global Team of the Climate and Land Use Alliance.He founded Wide Field Strategies to provide clear thinking, rigorous analysis, and practical support to teams advancing locally-led and rights-based climate solutions. He is based in New York City and works with partners globally.