Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Two men examine water samples — Monitoring water quality

© Conservation International/photo by Gabriela Villanueva

Policy Strengthening for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Municipality of Sorata in Cotapata Key Biodiversity Area, Bolivia

Grantee Name: Conservation International

Hotspot: Tropical Andes
Location: Bolivia
Amount: $96,288
Dates: Jun 2020 – Dec 2022
Keywords: Awareness, Conservation planning, Gender, Policy/law, Protected Areas

Support the Municipality of Sorata to prepare an environmental protection law, plan a new protected area for 30,000 hectares, raise environmental awareness, conduct community consultations, and conduct water quality monitoring.

Strategic Direction : 2 Mainstream biodiversity conservation into public policies and development plans in seven corridors to support sustainable development, with a focus on sub-national governments.