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POFOMA strengthens itself to combat the illegal trafficking of wildlife on International Day for Biological Diversity
POFOMA strengthens itself to combat the illegal trafficking of wildlife on International Day for Biological Diversity
News | Fauna
June, 2023 Bolivia

During an event where a mural by the artist Álvaro Huayllas, symbolizing the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking, was inaugurated, the Programme Officer of the European Union Delegation in Bolivia, Emmanuel Hondrat, highlighted the inter-institutional collaboration with POFOMA and, on behalf of the European Union, provided equipment for the institution's ambulance, as well as primary care supplies for the animals rescued from trafficking.

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A community nursery to save the Achuar forest
A community nursery to save the Achuar forest
News | Timber Forests
May, 2023 Ecuador

In the province of Pastaza, on the border with Peru, a group of young people of the Achuar nationality have organized to technically manage the sustainable extraction of a tree from their forests. The routes of legal timber are strengthened and growing in Ecuador.

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Together to fight against illegal timber trafficking in Ucayali: State and society join hands to modernize the forestry sector in Peru's timber capital
Together to fight against illegal timber trafficking in Ucayali: State and society join hands to modernize the forestry sector in Peru's timber capital
News | Timber Forests
May, 2023 Perú

In the Ucayali region, it has been possible to strengthen the wood traceability process, the SERFOR's Trainer Training program, and other efforts by different actors.

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In the Bolivian Chiquitania, an indigenous community is organizing to properly manage their forests
In the Bolivian Chiquitania, an indigenous community is organizing to properly manage their forests
News | Timber Forests
May, 2023 Bolivia

In the Bolivian Chiquitania, the story of the Monte Verde indigenous community is an example of sustainable forestry use. The youth and their desire to do things right have been the recipe for the success they possess today.

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Art Walk Ecuador, Art and Biodiversity at the CCI, Second Edition
Art Walk Ecuador, Art and Biodiversity at the CCI, Second Edition
News | Fauna
May, 2023 Ecuador

The Iñaquito Shopping Center (CCI) in collaboration with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and ART WALK Ecuador, presents the second edition of the international 3D art festival inspired by nature.

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Taking care of forests to preserve the future: The experience of territorial governance and the use of the operations book in Loreto
Taking care of forests to preserve the future: The experience of territorial governance and the use of the operations book in Loreto
News | Forests Timber
May, 2023 Perú

In the Loreto region, tools have been promoted that ensure the legal origin of timber. In this way, the timber sustainably harvested from forests allows local and native communities to improve their quality of life.

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Ecuador Celebrates Biodiversity Month
Ecuador Celebrates Biodiversity Month
News | Fauna Trafficking Fauna
May, 2023 Ecuador

Within the framework of celebrations for International Biodiversity Day, which is celebrated on May 22nd each year, Ecuador joins this important date by officially presenting "Biodiversity Month 2023."

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Ground transportation staff trained for the detection of wildlife trafficking in Guayaquil
Ground transportation staff trained for the detection of wildlife trafficking in Guayaquil
News | Fauna Fauna Trafficking
April, 2023 Ecuador

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in collaboration with the Sacha Project Foundation, trained approximately 100 interprovincial bus drivers and their operational staff responsible for parcels, with the aim of identifying possible cases of wildlife trafficking in the transport units of the Guayaquil bus terminal.

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"Alliances for the Conservation of Wildlife," a webinar to commemorate World Wildlife Day 2023
"Alliances for the Conservation of Wildlife," a webinar to commemorate World Wildlife Day 2023
News | Fauna
March, 2023 Ecuador

On March 3rd, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition (MAATE) in coordination with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) convened the webinar "Alliances for the Conservation of Wildlife" as part of the celebrations for World Wildlife Day. Representatives from public and private institutions participated in this space with the aim of sharing information with the public about the different actions that are being implemented in favor of wildlife conservation and the prevention of environmental crimes in Ecuador.

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