As a result of learning and dialog within and outside of the KCDP consultations, action producing shifts towards sustainability and greater communicative competence became visible at a broader societal scale. After relaying information pertaining to the benefits of planting Casuarina and climate appropriate crops, three interviewees observed changes in the practices of those family members and neighbors with whom information was discussed. Observation by the researchers confirmed the
widespread growth of the species on the shambas of participants and surrounding families.