South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS)
Guyana, Latin America
None currently
2002
The South Rupununi Conservation Society are a community-led non-profit with a membership largely consisting of Indigenous Rupununi residents, working across biodiversity research, cultural heritage, environmental education, sustainable livelihoods, and organizational strengthening.
Their species programs focus on six priorities—the Red siskin, Giant armadillo, Giant anteater, Yellow-spotted river turtle, Hoary-throated spinetail, and Rio branco antbird. Over two decades they have supported 865,000+ acres of community-managed conservation areas and reached more than 2,000 students with environmental education.
Guyana's forests and biodiversity are under growing pressure. Mining, logging, and the expanding oil and gas sector drive deforestation, soil erosion, and water contamination.
In the South Rupununi, changing fire regimes, irregular rainfall, large-scale agriculture, new roads, and overharvesting of wildlife are compounding the strain—all while communities try to balance development with protecting the ecosystems they depend on.
SRCS use a community-based conservation model that combines scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and local leadership. Programs are designed and run alongside Indigenous communities, making conservation culturally grounded and durable.
Field research on their six priority species feeds directly into practical action—from the community-managed conservation areas on titled Indigenous lands, to bird guide training that links conservation with real income.
SRCS relies on external funding to sustain conservation, education, and livelihood programs across the Rupununi. Your support keeps biodiversity research and species monitoring going, powers ranger and guide training, and strengthens youth environmental leadership—keeping community-led conservation alive in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
