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IMPACT PROMISE
Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact
Partner Snapshot
Partner
Location
Chile
Category
- Capacity Building and Training
- Government Policy
- Protected Area Management
Urgent Appeals
Date Founded
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Partner Qualifications
About Así Conserva Chile A.G.
Así Conserva Chile is a coalition of diverse members—including landowners, indigenous and rural communities, families, universities, foundations, and tourism companies—who are dedicated to establishing protected areas across Chile. The association coordinates efforts among Private Protected Areas and Indigenous Peoples, focusing on sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. Through collaborative efforts, Así Conserva Chile secures support, legal recognition, and resources to protect these lands for future generations and to empower its members in the challenging work of conservation.
Their Challenges
Conservation in Chile faces significant challenges: limited government incentives and funding make it difficult for landowners to sustain protected areas long-term. Conservation efforts also compete with pressures from industries like mining and agriculture, and weak regulations allow harmful activities in sensitive ecosystems. Additionally, public awareness and support for private conservation are low, impacting funding and collaboration opportunities. Así Conserva Chile unites and supports landowners, advocates for better policies, and works to strengthen conservation across Chile, ensuring these areas are protected for future generations.
Their Approach
Así Conserva Chile represents and defends private conservation in Chile, protecting unique ecosystems often absent from national protected areas. In a country rich in rare and endemic species, private conservation provides vital refuge for biodiversity.
The association strengthens conservation efforts by building support networks, promoting best practices, and advocating for policies that benefit communities. Through training, networking, and collaboration with government authorities, they work to advance conservation initiatives. They also contribute to the development of laws that protect nature and support innovative monitoring practices, ensuring access to essential research and insights.
Así Conserva Chile is dedicated to enhancing the identity and reputation of private conservation by promoting ethical standards and professionalism among its members.
Why They Need Your Help
Private conservation in Chile relies heavily on landowners’ resources, leaving unique ecosystems vulnerable without external support. Conservation efforts face pressure from industries like mining and agriculture, which have stronger financial and policy backing, while private conservation lacks comparable support. Additionally, many landowners need specialized training and resources to manage and restore these areas effectively.
Low public awareness further limits donations, volunteer efforts, and grants. With limited resources, landowners and Indigenous communities often struggle to fully engage in conservation work. Your support enables Así Conserva Chile to unite and empower these groups, advance national policies, and protect Chile’s invaluable ecosystems.