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IMPACT PROMISE 
Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact
Appeal Snapshot
Partner:
Fundación Patagonia Natural
Location:
Argentina, Latin America
Category:
- Education
- Wildlife Conservation
- Protected Area Management
Urgent Appeals:
None currently
Date Founded:
1989
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Partner Qualifications:
IUCN MemberA distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More
Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin.
About Fundación Patagonia Natural
Fundación Patagonia Natural is an Argentinian non-profit organization that works for a better quality of life for the people of Patagonia through the protection of nature and the sustainable use of natural resources. They manage two refuges: Punta Flecha, located 17 km from Puerto Madryn in El Doradillo Municipal Protected Area, a Southern right whale hotspot, and La Esperanza, located 75 km north of Puerto Madryn and within the buffer zone of the Peninsula Valdés Protected Natural Area, a Natural Heritage of Humanity UNESCO site.
Their Challenges
25% of Argentina's wild animal species are considered at risk of extinction, yet deforestation and agriculture continue to expand, pushing wildlife further towards the edge. Argentina has also been experiencing more severe and frequent flood and droughts. Argentina's formal system of Protected Natural Areas currently only covers less than 5% of the country's surface. Thus, buffer zones constitute a great opportunity to improve this ratio. Fundación Patagonia Natural manages these lands with the aim of conserving a representative area of the Patagonian Coastal Steppe.
Their Approach
Fundación Patagonia Natural manages many conservation projects, including increasing renewable energy accessibility, research on Argentina's ecosystems and biodiversity, increasing opportunities for environmental education for both students and teachers, and direct conservation initiatives.
Why They Need Your Help
Fundación Patagonia Natural is a non-profit that is reliant on the generosity of donors to continue their critical conservation projects. Their work simply cannot continue without donations from the public.
Conservation Allies charges no overhead fees or administration costs, meaning 100% of your donation goes directly to Fundación Patagonia Natural. All donations made from the United States are fully tax-deductible.