One landowner has created the first analogue forest in Chimborazo province, using ecological associations of various trees to aid in the conservation of endangered species.
Communities along the Mekong Delta coast are coming together to create and experiment with new silvo-aquaculture techniques to reduce the risk of fisheries collapse and diversify incomes.
Mangrove restoration in the Gazi Bay provided critical shoreline protection and restored habitats for wildlife with additional revenues from carbon credits invested in further conservation efforts and community needs.
Farmers in the Chiquimula province of Guatemala engaged in participatory planning and dissemination of a traditional agroforestry method called kuxur rum. Kuxur rum uses a native tree planted throughout agricultural plots to protect and improve the quality of soils yielding a more resilient agricultural system.
Bioremediation, restored vegetation, and organic farming methods have been implemented to reduce high levels of groundwater nitrate contamination and boost food production.
To combat land degradation, farmers were trained in and engaged in mutual exchanges to learn from each other about various organic farming methods including crop sequencing. Forest area was also rehabilitated mainly through the planting of endangered fruit and nut trees.
A female-led federation dedicated to marine conservation, in particular of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle, are working to boost fish stocks through sustainable fishing practices and artificial reef construction, harness the carbon sequestration potential of seaweed, and create stable incomes for women in the area.
The Foundation for Alternative Tropical Agriculture and Sustainable Development (FUNDATADI) works to conserve local forests and biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods through agricultural diversification, primarily through the introduction and cultivation of medicinal plants.
In response to threats to local ecosystems, forest resources, and watersheds, the Tsimané Mosetene Regional Council was created to protect the rights of local indigenous communities and advance conservation and sustainable agriculture and forestry plans.