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.

Nature-based Intervention:

Tsimané Mosetene Regional Council (CRTM) promotes the sustainable joint management of resources in the reserve including through the advancement of projects aimed to conserve and safeguard wildlife and promote sustainable agricultural methods. Sustainable agricultural methods have created alternative livelihood options including organic honey, coffee, and cocoa production managed by local associations. Furthermore, a sustainable forestry joint management plan and various methods for protecting water basins that supply water to thousands of people in the Reserve have been implemented. This same forest management mandate led to the expulsion of the logging industry in the Reserve serving to protect wildlife in the area.

Overview of context and outcomes:

The CRTM works in the Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve to conserve biodiversity and protect the rights of 22 indigenous communities inside the reserve. CRTM has consolidated the indigenous property rights over nearly 1,500 square miles of land. The Council has also constructed schools across 14 communities in the Reserve.