2004
ADOPTA is a non-profit organization in Panama that works to identify areas with exceptional biodiversity that lack any legal conservation status. They then work to guarantee the protection of these areas. Its primary project is the Cerro Chucanti Private Nature Reserve, where Cerro Chucantí is the tallest peak in the Majé mountain range, rising some 5,000 ft above the surrounding isolated temperate cloud forest. This isolation has allowed endemism to flourish, resulting in over a hundred endemic taxa, many of which are not found anywhere else on Earth. The San Bartolo Private Nature Reserve, bordering Costa Rica in Western Panama, is a rainforest located in the upper watershed of the San Bartolo River that constitutes some of the last remnants of lowland Pacific rainforest of western Panama. It presents high similarities with wildlife otherwise restricted to extreme southeastern Costa Rica, including the biodiverse Osa Peninsula.
Panama faces several environmental challenges, including ongoing deforestation and degradation. Many species are losing habitat at an unsustainable rate. The illegal wildlife trafficking trade is another major threat faced by Panama's wildlife.
ADOPTA has expanded the Cerro Chucantí Private Nature Reserve, discovered new species, and safeguarded critical habitats. The recently acquired San Bartolo Private Nature Reserve preserves the last remnants of lowland Pacific rainforest and fosters biodiversity akin to the biodiverse Osa Peninsula.
ADOPTA seeks support to be able to continue land purchases, monitor wildlife, support local indigenous interns, and cover operational costs of education programs. Support is especially needed to cover the maintenance costs of the field stations within the nature reserves, salaries for the reserve staff, travel costs to the remote areas where they work, and vehicle maintenance. By donating, you play a vital role in preserving the unique ecosystems of Panama and the remarkable species that inhabit them.
Chad
ADHET is a coalition of human rights associations, individuals, defenders of human rights, and advocates for nature, dedicated to prioritizing environmental protection alongside the defense of human rights. The association comprises active and supportive members, including young men, women, and key resource individuals.
ADHET’s primary mission is to advance the causes of human rights and environmental protection. It serves as a platform for raising awareness, mobilizing citizens, and training them to adopt behaviors that promote environmental conservation. The organization also fights against legal abuses and human rights violations while promoting a culture of peace, environmental protection, and combating desertification nationwide. ADHET has established a presence in 55% of the national territory.
Like many other nations, Chad is grappling with the damaging effects of climate change. Due to its geographic location, the country faces several environmental issues, including:
ADHET is dedicated to tackling these challenges and mitigating the environmental pressures Chad is experiencing.
ADHET employs effective techniques and approaches to help reverse Chad's environmental degradation by fostering behavioral change, shifting mindsets, and raising community awareness. Our initiatives include:
By supporting ADHET, you are investing in a vital force for environmental transformation in Chad. ADHET is uniquely positioned to address the country’s most pressing environmental challenges, including desertification, deforestation, and the lack of environmental education.
Through proven techniques, ADHET empowers communities by raising awareness, providing essential training, and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship. Their impactful initiatives include engaging awareness campaigns, distributing key environmental protection resources, and leading reforestation efforts that not only restore vital ecosystems but also make affordable young plants accessible to local communities.
Your donation will enable ADHET to continue and expand these crucial programs, creating a lasting impact in the fight against environmental degradation and ensuring a sustainable future for Chad.
