Our work in the Americas
Some of the most pressing global conservation issues relate to Latin America. For instance, 60% of the largest tropical forest in the world, the Amazon, lies within the borders of Brazil. One of the highest percentage losses of forest per year anywhere in the world is in north-west Ecuador; and logging pressure on the remaining forest is intensifying.
In view of the sheer magnitude of the threat to overall biodiversity from habitat loss or fragmentation, Fauna & Flora International is tackling conservation challenges through landscape-level work; through charismatic ‘flagship’ species that help to communicate and address conservation concerns; and through livelihood programmes that will make conservation relevant and sustainable. The strong tradition of civil society organizations in the Americas reinforces the value of our establishing local partnerships and taking account of human needs in the region.
In the Americas we're working in Belize, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Caribbean.
Conservation highlights
Brazil
- Blocking the arc of deforestation in the Southern Amazon with the Cristalino Ecological Foundation.
- Determining the underlying reasons for jaguar persecution.
The Caribbean
- Conserving the Critically Endangered Antiguan racer snake through research, public awareness and education, ecological restoration and habitat management.
Ecuador
- Securing the Awacachi corridor and conserving ecological integrity in the Ecuadorian chocó bioregion.
Nicaragua
- Averting the extinction of Leatherback and other endangered sea turtles along Nicaragua’s Pacific coast.
- Conserving Nicaraguan dry forest through collaborative management.
- Protecting habitats on Lake Nicaragua's Ometepe island and leading an integrated management approach.
Belize
- Protecting the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve by developing the conservation capacity of our local partner, the Ya’axché Conservation Trust
- Helping Belize's poorest communities to develop forest-grown organic cacao production and other biodiversity-friendly livelihoods.
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