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Biodiversity is a critical element of a healthy ecosystem that contributes to a community’s food security, health, livelihoods, and cultural identity. Given this critical link between biodiversity and human well-being, Chemonics focuses on empowering Indigenous peoples and local communities to lead conservation efforts, strengthening their rights and capacities, and ensuring their access to information to conserve terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Our projects incorporate theories of change to capture outcome pathways, rigorously collect data to monitor performance, assess progress, and incorporate feedback into effective adaptations to changing needs.

 

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Colombia’s Sonic Forest

For almost a decade USAID has worked with Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities to protect their way of life. Learn how the pacific forest communities in Colombia are safeguarding the most biodiverse rainforests in the world.

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Inclusive Program Design for Indigenous Communities in Colombia

Staff from the USAID Colombia Natural Wealth program and the Colombia Rural Finance Initiative discuss how each project designed their activities to be inclusive of indigenous communities.

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The Story Behind Honey Production in Northern Colombia

In Northern Antioquia, Colombia, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Colombia) is implementing an ambitious honey production program to improve the livelihoods of more than 300 families in five mining municipalities.

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Brian App

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Kule Chitepo

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Philip DeCosse

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Luis Fernando Jara

Chief of Party, USAID Páramos and Forests Activity

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Thinking and Working Politically Series: Conserving Guatemala’s Ecosystems
Evidence on Biodiversity Conservation Impacts: Assessing Theories, Approaches, and Outcomes from Community Engagement and Tenure
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Reducing the Environmental Impact of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Colombia

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Protecting the Natural Wealth of the Colombian Amazon

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Integrating a Fresh Approach to Conservation in Bangladesh

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Balancing Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability in Indonesia

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Mitigating Climate Change in Colombia

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Conserving Guatemala’s Ecosystems with Good Governance

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Natural Resource Management and Water Security in Southern Africa

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Clean Water and Resource Conservation in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia

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A Roadmap for Conservation in Colombia

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Smart Innovations to Protect the Environment in Colombia

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Saving Biodiversity in the Philippines

Protecting Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity in Indonesia

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Harnessing Technology to Protect Forests and Biodiversity in the Philippines

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3 Questions with Sadiki Laiser on Taking Local Action to Respect the Ocean

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Conservation Trust Funds and the Cubango-Okavango River Basin

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From Threat to Solution: Rethinking the Role of Communities in Nature Conservation

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Development Works Here with Brian App

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Development Works Here with Alejandro Arrivillaga

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The Politics of Biodiversity: Two Experiences with Thinking and Working Politically

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News: Chemonics at Global Innovation Week

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Wildlife and Plant Trafficking – Is Prohibition the Only Answer?

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Diffusing Land-Use Conflict with Science and Transparency

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Meet 3 Animals that Tell Us About the Health of the Philippines’ Forests

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5 Surprising Facts About Indonesia — and Why They Matter for Global Development

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News: Secretary of State John Kerry Visits Projects in Moldova and Indonesia

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