Rainforest and Turtle Conservation In Costa Rica

Thank you for your support of this project.

Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve region, located in the rainforest of Costa Rica, is home to unique species of flora and fauna.    Habitat loss, deforestation, and human activities have impacted the unique biodiversity of the region, including species such as jaguars, howler monkeys, toucans and sloths.  

Research and monitoring are vital to the future of the Kekoldi Indigenous Region we have been conducting surveys the data collected can help the custodians of the  Kekoldi Indigenous Region to better understand the region’s challenges.

Research requires time and resources. The Kekoldi community need ongoing support with human,  financial and technical resources to ensure ongoing research. Access to technology and equipment as well as training to use these technologies, can lead to more comprehensive research in the area and, therefore, more targeted strategies to address issues.  We are keen to raise funds to build on the resources available and expand the capacity of the research.

Lack of awareness can impede efforts in the Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve. We have begun Education and outreach programs to raise awareness among the community, local stakeholders, and visitors about the value of biodiversity,  the benefits of conservation and the specific actions they can take as individuals.

We value community-based monitoring programs within the Kekoldi Reserve. This empowers the  community to actively participate in the monitoring of key species, ecosystems, and threats.  By involving local community members as citizen scientists, valuable data on environmental changes, wildlife populations, and the impacts of conservation initiatives can be collected. Your donations can support the resources and training that make initiatives like this sustainable.

 By integrating traditional ecological knowledge, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural preservation, the Kekoldi Indigenous Reserve can work towards achieving both environmental and cultural sustainability. We look forward to working with you and keeping you updated as we move forward with this project.