PARTNERSHIPS

Red Quill Society works in partnership — but not without limits.

Our collaborations are designed to strengthen evidence integrity, protect sources, and ensure that environmental accountability work is conducted responsibly, lawfully, and without compromise.

We partner selectively, transparently, and with clear roles.

Red Quill Society is an independent evidence and documentation body.

Partnerships exist to support that role — not to influence findings, accelerate disclosure, or shape outcomes.

We do not operate as a campaign platform, advocacy arm, or enforcement body.

Partnerships are built around shared values, not shared messaging.

Red Quill Society collaborates with organisations and individuals whose work aligns with rigorous evidence standards and ethical restraint, including:

• Investigative journalists and documentary teams
• Academic researchers and research institutions
• Environmental scientists and technical specialists
• Legal experts and policy advisors
• Indigenous and community-led monitoring initiatives
• Civil society organisations with aligned mandates
   

Partnerships may be project-based, advisory, or long-term.

Depending on scope and mandate, partnerships may include:

• Joint evidence collection or verification
• Secure data sharing under defined agreements
• Technical analysis or subject-matter expertise
• Documentation or archival collaboration
• Legal or jurisdictional advisory support
   

All collaborations are governed by written agreements outlining roles, responsibilities, and boundaries.

Red Quill Society does not enter partnerships that require:

• Editorial or investigative influence
• Pre-determined conclusions
• Accelerated publication timelines
• Suppression or distortion of evidence
• Use of evidence for political or commercial leverage
   

We do not lend our name, materials, or credibility to campaigns that compromise independence.

In all partnerships:

• Red Quill Society retains control over its evidence
• Partners do not dictate disclosure decisions
• Evidence standards and review processes remain unchanged
• Source protection obligations are non-negotiable
   

Collaboration does not dilute responsibility.

All partnerships must align with:

• Red Quill Society’s Evidence Standards
• Source Protection and Whistleblower Protocols
• Redaction & Anonymisation Standards
• Publication Review & Legal Safeguards
• Applicable legal and jurisdictional requirements
   

Where alignment is not possible, partnership does not proceed.

When working with Indigenous nations or local communities, partnerships are built on:

• Consent and mutual understanding
• Respect for knowledge sovereignty
• Clear agreements around use, access, and disclosure
• Long-term relationship considerations
   

Evidence stewardship does not override community rights.

Financial support or in-kind assistance does not confer:

• Editorial influence
• Priority access to information
• Control over publication or referral decisions
   

Donors support the mission — they do not steer it.

Organisations or individuals interested in working with Red Quill Society should be prepared to discuss:

• Purpose and scope of collaboration
• Evidence handling and security considerations
• Legal and jurisdictional context
• Ethical alignment and boundaries
   

Not all inquiries result in partnerships.

That selectivity is intentional.

Environmental accountability work fails when independence is blurred.

Clear, principled partnerships allow Red Quill Society to collaborate effectively — without sacrificing credibility, safety, or trust.

Collaboration strengthens evidence.
Boundaries protect it.