Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity Conservation in the Northern and Southern Mesoamerican Hotspot

Grantee Name: Environmental Law Institute

Hotspot: Mesoamerica
Location: Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama
Amount: $90,000
Dates: Nov 2002 – Sep 2003
Keywords: Conservation planning, Indigenous People

Participate in the preparation of a CEPF ecosystem profile for northern Mesoamerica by providing data and other information regarding indigenous communities and their land-use practices. Conduct exploratory work in southern Mesoamerica to determine the best opportunities for linking indigenous communities with the conservation community with the aim of realizing collaborative projects in key areas within the priority areas.

Strategic Direction :

1 Strengthen key conservation alliances and networks within integral corridors

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Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity Conservation in the Northern and Southern Mesoamerican Hotspot

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