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Sacha Casha, President of the Kichwa Ancestral People of Pakayaku, recalls being at home, happy because she had finally connected to the internet (no easy feat when you’re in the Amazon rainforest), when she saw her sister running towards her, screaming in despair. The Bobonaza River was rising. … [Read more...] about Your generosity at work in the Amazon Rainforest

After 13 hours of exploration, the rangers encountered a rare and special species – an endangered mountain tapir! Juan managed to capture a few photos before the creature disappeared into the forest. … [Read more...] about Spotted! Endangered tapir in Conservation Area

Rural and indigenous communities are likely more susceptible to this coronavirus and often are the farthest from government and healthcare services. In the Bolivian Chaco, communities have been fighting to prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19 while also struggling with lack of equipment and … [Read more...] about Your generosity at work in the Bolivian Chaco

On Monday, the Paltas Municipal Council approved the expansion of Paltas Municipal Protected Area in southwest Ecuador, bringing it to a total size of 41,040 acres! The new area, divided into six “blocks” within the municipality, conserves some of the last remnants of dry forest in Ecuador. … [Read more...] about Municipal Protected Area expanded in Ecuador’s most threatened ecosystem

Indigenous and rural communities are likely more susceptible to COVID-19 and often are the farthest from government and healthcare services. In some places, like where Nature and Culture International works in northern Brazil, the infection rate for indigenous people has been 130% higher than the … [Read more...] about Your impact in Roraima, Brazil

Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Water just announced the expansion of Río Negro Sopladora National Park, bringing it to a total size of 83,296 acres. The expansion guarantees the conservation of additional biodiverse habitat and natural resources in central Ecuador. … [Read more...] about Thanks to your support, Ecuador expands its newest national park!

On Friday, Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment officially declared Sangay Podocarpus, the country’s first connectivity corridor. Sangay Podocarpus extends over 1.4 million acres of diverse and fragile ecosystems, linking Sangay National Park in central Ecuador with Podocarpus National Park in the … [Read more...] about Ecuador declares the first connectivity corridor in the country

For the first time, the Peruvian National Forest and Wildlife Service approved the resizing of a Permanent Production Forest (PPF) for the creation of a protected area in Ucayali. This groundbreaking decision paves the way for the establishment of a new regional conservation area in the Peruvian … [Read more...] about A milestone for conservation in Peru

After two months, Washington Tiwi, President of the Provincial Federation of the Shuar Nationality of Zamora Chinchipe (FEPNASh-ZCh), returned home to join his family. He had left his community, the Shuar Kiim Center, to take care of his father who was infected with COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Helping nature’s greatest guardians

Nature and Culture International’s team in Ecuador just finished a comprehensive study on biodiversity and ecosystem services in the province of El Oro. The study will be used to identify and create priority conservation areas in the region. … [Read more...] about Study by Nature and Culture identifies priority conservation areas

Last month, I wrote to you about indigenous and rural communities struggling because of COVID-19. Because of compassionate people like you, a community in northern Mexico has received the help they so desperately needed. … [Read more...] about Your Generosity at work in El Sabinito Sur, Mexico

Nature and Culture International is dedicated to protecting our planet’s biological and cultural diversity. This work is impossible to achieve without acknowledging and addressing bias and social injustices … [Read more...] about A message on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Two weeks ago, Nature and Culture wrote to you about indigenous and rural communities struggling because of COVID-19. These communities have been in desperate need of basic provisions. … [Read more...] about Supporting community partners in Cazaderos, Ecuador

Despite these chaotic and uncertain times, the Ecuadorian government and Nature and Culture International are making exciting progress in protecting the country’s wildlife and wild places. … [Read more...] about Conserving connectivity in Ecuador

For the past five years, Nature and Culture International has worked with fishermen in Piura, Peru to protect one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world. Now more than ever, it is the people of Piura – our partners in conservation – who need our help. … [Read more...] about A fisherman’s fight against COVID-19

An update on the COVID-19 pandemic from Nature and Culture  Dear Friends of Nature and Culture, The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every part of our society and has reached all corners of the globe. The conservation community is no exception. Though I am tremendously grateful that only one of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: Indigenous & Rural Communities

Learn how your support is fighting climate change in Nature and Culture's latest newsletter. Nature and Culture is with you during this uncertain time. The COVID-19 pandemic is on all our minds and with good reason. Ironically, as we have all distanced physically, we have come together. … [Read more...] about Nature Is Calling: The Climate Issue

A message on the COVID-19 pandemic from Nature and Culture  Dear Friends of Nature and Culture, My thoughts are with you during this uncertain time. I hope this note finds you safe and well. The COVID-19 pandemic is on all our minds and with good reason. It is an unsettling, chaotic time. There … [Read more...] about We are in this together