Conservation In Latin America

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This lens helps you find out who's doing what to protect & preserve forests, rivers, glaciers, rare animals and medicine plants and ancient cultures throughout Central and South America & what it means to all of us. It ought to wake us up and inspire at once.

Eco-Regions In South America

Who's Doing What And Who To Support

Dos Margaritas: Cocktail For Conservation
This organization focuses most of its efforts in Chile and Argentina while supporting work with indigenous people in Equador's Amazon forest. Embracing eco-tourism and sustainability, Dos Margaritas delivers programs tailored to the local communities.
Programs Throughout The South
From Tropical to Temperate Rainforests, TNC is working with local organizations to preserve land and the natural heritage of these places.
CI In The Andes
Conservation International is focusing their efforts in the tropical Andes from Columbia to Peru. Other projects are underway in Brasil. There are reference links for more depth on the topic.
RARE inspiration
RARE 'inspires conservation' through its educational programs many of which are based in Central and South America.
In Brasilian Forests
Instituto Terra runs an integrated program to restore an important eco-system in the Atlantic forests of Brasil.

Travel That Makes A Difference

For Those Of Us Who Are Not Ecologists...

Holidays With Meaning
Responsible Travel offers a range of trips. In Latin America these are based in the tropical rainforests of Peru, Equador, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands.
A Guide To Vacations With A Purpose
This is a guide with regular updates to an international database of projects and organizations doing conservation work in Latin America.
Hundreds Of Programs, Worldwide
Traveling with these folks will deliver much more than an ordinary vacation. Programs range in geographies and emphasis. Check out their offerings.
EcoTourism In South America
Here is a listing of a few opportunities from Planeta.
Oceans 8 With Jon
Explore Jon Bowermaster's lens to discover mind expanding journeys throughout the world. Jon has ventured into many parts of South America, always with a eye towards environmental challenges.

Great Stuff on Amazon

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Climate Change and Conservation

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Conservation and EcoTourism

Dos Margaritas runs a EcoTourism Center along a world famous class V river in Patagonia Chile. These folks support the locals through education in topics related to tourism, agriculture and sustainable forestry management.
Two Margaritas In Action
Conservation, education and sustainable development join together through this foundation and its programs. Help preserve natural and cultural diversity!

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LisaGansky

Latin America holds a special place in my heart, personally.
Ecologically, it remains one of the places in the world with diversity of natural
and cultural...
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