Environment and Natural Resources .

01 Combatting Wildlife Trafficking

Combatting wildlife trafficking requires cooperation and coordination with stakeholders at all levels of society. We work closely with international and local law enforcement agencies to build institutional capacity, and apply innovative technologies to disrupt illicit supply chains. By engaging local communities and civil society organizations, we are reducing the demand for wildlife products, promoting best…

02 Environmental Management

Thorough planning and management mitigates negative environmental impacts that can undermine project goals. We ensure our projects comply with both USAID and local environmental regulations, while acknowledging best practice and standards at international levels. We employ environmental assessments, monitoring and mitigation plans, and responsible pesticide use plans to identify potential impacts and apply appropriate measures…

03 Land Tenure and Resource Governance

Secure land tenure — both formal and informal — strengthens stakeholders’ rights and is essential to sound stewardship of land and natural resources. Our work removes legal obstacles and broadens citizens’ understanding of the legal framework governing land and resource rights. Through evidence-based research, we inform land tenure and rural development policy as well as…

04 Biodiversity Conservation

Biodiversity is an important part of a healthy ecosystem that communities, including indigenous peoples and other vulnerable populations, depend on for food, livelihoods, and cultural identity. Given this critical link between biodiversity and human well-being, our approach to conservation focuses on empowering communities with best practices, strengthening rights and capacities, and ensuring access to information…

05 Natural Resource Management

Responsible stewardship of natural resources plays a vital role in supporting livelihoods, creating economic opportunity, and protecting the environment. We bring together stakeholders from government, local communities, the private sector, academia, and civil society to build consensus on environmental issues and solutions. This collaborative approach allows us to better address threats to natural resources across…

06 Conservation Solutions Lab

We must work hand-in-hand with communities to achieve biodiversity conservation goals and the broader sustainable development goals. However, substantial evidence is lacking about how development practitioners can best collaborate with communities to realize long-term outcomes. Without adequate evidence, programs risk wasting limited resources and exacerbating undesirable outcomes for at-risk ecosystems and people. In response, Chemonics…

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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.

Annatto (Achiote): An Economic Alternative to Mining in Chocó

Annatto (Achiote), a spice and coloring agent extracted from the seeds of the evergreen, is growing as an economic alternative to mining in Chocó (Colombian Pacific Coast).

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.

SERVIR: Connecting Space to Village

Learn how the SERVIR program is harnessing the power of science and technology for development in this two minute video narrated by Astronaut Mae Jemison.

USAID Haiti – Earth Day 2021

USAID’s Reforestation Project, in partnership with Chemonics, helps Haiti fight climate change through reforestation while supporting local farming economies.

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