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Group of Pan Amazon Professionals Visits Women and Indigenous Led Conservation and Well-Being Initiatives in Bolivia

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What a journey. Thank you, IBIF Bolivia and PUCE E

What a journey. Thank you, IBIF Bolivia and PUCE Ecuador, for hosting us with such care and inspiration. Over these past three days in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the international workshop “Transforming Institutions to Empower Emerging Conservation Leaders in the Amazon” brought us together across borders, languages, and perspectives.

To all the participants from across the Amazon basin, your stories, energy, and commitment remind us why we do this work. Let’s keep walking together, weaving stronger institutions and growing leaders rooted in the forest and their communities.

Until next time. Thank you for everything.

#PowerOfConnections

Qué viaje tan especial. Gracias al IBIF Bolivia y a la PUCE Ecuador por recibirnos con tanto cariño e inspiración. Durante estos tres días en Santa Cruz de la Sierra, el taller internacional “Transformando instituciones para empoderar a los nuevos líderes en conservación en la Amazonía” nos reunió más allá de fronteras, idiomas y trayectorias.

A todas y todos los participantes de la cuenca amazónica, sus historias, energías y compromisos nos recuerdan por qué hacemos este trabajo. Sigamos caminando juntos, tejiendo instituciones más fuertes y formando liderazgos enraizados en el bosque y en sus comunidades.

Hasta la próxima. Gracias por todo.

#PoderDeLasConexiones

Que jornada especial. Nosso agradecimento ao IBIF Bolívia e à PUCE Equador por nos acolherem com tanto carinho e inspiração. Durante esses três dias em Santa Cruz de la Sierra, o workshop internacional “Transformando instituições para empoderar novos líderes em conservação na Amazônia” nos reuniu para além de fronteiras, idiomas e vivências.

A todas e todos os participantes da Bacia Amazônica, suas histórias, energias e compromissos nos lembram por que seguimos nessa caminhada. Que possamos continuar trilhando juntos, fortalecendo instituições e formando lideranças enraizadas na floresta e nas comunidades.

Até breve. Muito obrigado por tudo.

#OPoderDasConexões

We close the first day of our workshop with full h

We close the first day of our workshop with full hearts and deep gratitude.
We were warmly welcomed by the teams at IBIF and PUCE Ecuador’s Centro Naturae.
Today’s theme, “Getting to know each other and the educational realities of the Amazon,” brought rich reflections on leadership paths, contexts, and institutional approaches across the region.
More to come tomorrow!

Cerramos el primer día del taller con el corazón lleno de gratitud.
Fuimos recibidos con mucho cariño por el equipo del IBIF y del Centro Naturae de la PUCE Ecuador.
El tema de hoy, “Conociéndonos y conociendo las realidades educativas amazónicas”, inspiró reflexiones profundas sobre trayectorias de liderazgo, contextos y enfoques institucionales en la región.
¡Mañana hay más!

Encerramos o primeiro dia da oficina com o coração cheio de gratidão.
Fomos muito bem recebidos pelas equipes do IBIF e do Centro Naturae da PUCE Equador.
O tema de hoje, “Conhecendo uns aos outros e conhecendo as realidades educativas amazônicas”, trouxe reflexões potentes sobre trajetórias de liderança, contextos e abordagens institucionais na região.
Amanhã tem mais!

Thank you to everyone who joined our workshop “Wha

Thank you to everyone who joined our workshop “What Makes a Network Work? Keys for Success in Cross-Border Conservation Networks” at ATBC25 in Oaxaca.
It was an incredible space to strengthen networks, share ideas, and connect across borders. We hope this workshop inspires you to keep working together and to continue building and reinforcing both old and new networks for tropical conservation.
We’re so grateful for this amazing week we’ve shared together here at ATBC.
Thank you for making it unforgettable.
#ATBC25

Gracias a todos los que participaron en nuestro taller “¿Qué hace que una red funcione? Claves para el éxito en redes de conservación transfronterizas” en el ATBC25 en Oaxaca.
Fue un espacio increíble para fortalecer redes, intercambiar ideas y conectar más allá de las fronteras. Esperamos que este taller los inspire a seguir trabajando juntos y a continuar construyendo y fortaleciendo redes nuevas y antiguas para la conservación de los trópicos.
Estamos muy agradecidos por esta semana maravillosa que compartimos juntos aquí en el ATBC.
Gracias por hacerla inolvidable.
#ATBC25

The workshop, “What Makes a Network Work? Keys for

The workshop, “What Makes a Network Work? Keys for Success in Cross-Border Conservation Networks,” is part of the scientific and collaborative program of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC), which will take place in Oaxaca, Mexico, from June 30 to July 5, 2025. This year’s meeting centers on the theme “Tropical Biology and Conservation in a Rapidly Changing World: Bridging Research, Practice, and Policy Across Borders.”

Oaxaca, a region rich in biological and cultural diversity, offers a compelling backdrop for examining how conservation networks can function across boundaries. In keeping with the conference theme, this interactive workshop will bring together key initiatives from the University of Florida’s Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) Program, Fulbright, and the Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN). Our goal is to foster dialogue, exchange knowledge, and explore innovative pathways for effective cross-border conservation collaborations.
This session will go beyond traditional networking by aiming to identify key factors that make conservation networks successful, resilient, and action-driven. Through participatory exercises, we will explore real-world case studies, map collaboration pathways, and discuss strategies for enhancing inclusivity, knowledge-sharing, and long-term engagement and impact.

Our session will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 3:40 PM to 5:40 PM, and is open to all registered participants of ATBC 2025. We invite anyone working or interested in tropical conservation, collaboration across borders, and network-building to join us in this interactive exchange.
For more information, visit https://www.atbc2025.org/

TCD is deeply grateful for the past four days of p

TCD is deeply grateful for the past four days of powerful exchanges, learning, and connection during the workshop on bioeconomy and conservation finance. We thank everyone who participated and shared this journey with us — especially our incredible hosts at IPÊ for warmly welcoming us in Brazil. We leave inspired by the strength of our Pan-Amazonian community and confident that building a just and sustainable future starts with collaboration. Thank you!

O TCD agradece profundamente pelos últimos quatro dias de trocas intensas, aprendizados e conexões durante o workshop sobre sociobioeconomia e financiamento para a conservação. Nosso muito obrigado a todas e todos que participaram e dividiram essa jornada conosco — em especial ao IPÊ, que nos acolheu com tanto carinho no Brasil. Saímos inspirados pela força da nossa comunidade pan-amazônica e certos de que construir um futuro justo e sustentável começa com colaboração. Obrigado!

El TCD agradece profundamente estos últimos cuatro días de intensos intercambios, aprendizajes y conexiones durante el taller sobre sociobioeconomía y financiamiento para la conservación. Nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todas y todos los que participaron y compartieron este camino con nosotros — y un agradecimiento especial al IPÊ por acogernos tan calurosamente en Brasil. Nos vamos inspirados por la fuerza de nuestra comunidad panamazónica y convencidos de que construir un futuro justo y sostenible comienza con colaboración. ¡Gracias!

The first day of the international project “The Po

The first day of the international project “The Power of Connections” was a success! Hosted by IPÊ/ESCAS and led by the Tropical Conservation and Development Program at the University of Florida, the event brought together inspiring leaders from across the Amazon, including participants from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Suriname and the United States, to build coalitions for conservation. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us. This is a powerful learning process for all of us, and we’re just getting started!

O primeiro dia do projeto internacional “O Poder das Conexões” foi um sucesso! Sediado pelo IPÊ/ESCAS e liderado pelo Tropical Conservation and Development Program da Universidade da Flórida, o evento reuniu líderes inspiradores de toda a Amazônia, incluindo participantes do Brasil, Equador, Peru, Colômbia, Suriname e Estados Unidos, para construir coalizões em prol da conservação. Somos profundamente gratos a todos que participaram. Este é um processo poderoso de aprendizado para todos nós e estamos apenas começando!

¡El primer día del proyecto internacional “El Poder de las Conexiones” fue un éxito! Organizado por IPÊ/ESCAS y liderado por el Programa de Conservación y Desarrollo Tropical de la Universidad de Florida, el evento reunió a líderes inspiradores de toda la Amazonía, incluyendo participantes de Brasil, Ecuador, Perú, Colombia, Surinam y Estados Unidos, para construir coaliciones a favor de la conservación. Estamos profundamente agradecidos con todos los que participaron. Este es un poderoso proceso de aprendizaje para todos nosotros y recién estamos comenzando! #AmazoniaDialogues

📸 Leandro Cagiano

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