Argentina: Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina (FVSA)
FVSA is recognized as one of the most committed and reliable conservation organizations in Argentina. Its pioneer nationwide conservation program includes the management of over 117,000 hectares of reserves, environmental education activities that reach over a million people, and extensive advocacy work to raise the public’s interest in the environment. FVSA also works with other international agencies to bring cutting edge policies in the field of conservation to Argentina.

Bolivia: DESEC
DESEC promotes the participation of the low-income rural sector in the social and economic development of Bolivia. Through its forestry program, DESEC trains farmers on planting techniques and water resource management to help increase agricultural production and conserve natural resources. It grows a diverse selection of native seedlings in its greenhouses, which are distributed to farmers as a loan, and planted near water sources to help prevent soil erosion. DESEC also teaches women to grow vegetable gardens in order to improve their families’ diets.

Ecuador: FEPP
FEPP was founded to organize and help low-income rural communities through development programs that respond to their economic needs, while respecting cultural rights. FEPP’s principal activities include microenterprise credit and training, community organizing and potable water projects. Recently, FEPP helped to develop an ecotourism program where visitors could find food and lodging in the homes of local families, purchase traditional goods made in the community and learn about local natural sites. Thanks to the dedication of FEPP and community, the initiative is a great success.

El Salvador: SalvaNATURA
SalvaNATURA is a leading Central American environmental organization based in El Salvador. It implements a variety of programs to achieve sustainable development and improve the quality of life in El Salvador and the region. SalvaNATURA manages and protects El Imposible National Park, runs environmental education programs for children, works with farmers to develop guidelines for growing environmentally sustainable coffee, and oversees the protection of water resources, among others.

Venezuela: Fundación Tierra Viva
Fundación Tierra Viva executes sustainable development projects that protect the environment and help to improve the quality of life of impoverished Venezuelans. In and around the Lake Valencia Basin and Henri Pittier National Park, it runs sustainable development projects, offers environmental education and protection programs, and helps cocoa farmers generate added income through organic farming and certification initiatives. The UNDP recognized Fundación Tierra Viva's environmental education program for its innovative approach.