Our mission at Wao is to educate, inspire and enable New Zealand communities to accelerate towards a regenerative, carbon zero future and beyond. We aim to: - Increase the speed at which communities can become regenerative, carbon zero 21st century communities. - Mainstream sustainability to foster thriving, diverse & interconnected environments, communities and businesses. - Advocate and raise awareness of climate justice, biosphere & environmental rights. - Increase community cohesion through establishment of partnership and collaboration networks.