In February we launched six new projects on islands around the world, including our first ever in Argentina where we’re helping protect the habitat of shorebirds (like the Red Knot, pictured) who migrate all the way from the Arctic each year.

Meanwhile, our new project in Bali, Indonesia protects habitat for pangolins and leaf-eating monkeys. In Zanzabar (Tanzania), a village water pump project involves conserving a forest home to the Pemba blue duiker, a 15-inch tall species of antelope, as well as the Red colobus monkey.

Follow the links to learn more about our new projects:

Argentina, Tierra del Fuego Island
Fencing, signage, bird watching platforms and educational materials for the 80 hectare (198 acre) Rio Grande Natural Reserve System.

Federated States of Micronesia, Parem Island
Water storage and distribution system, and aquaculture and monitoring supplies, in exchange for the establishment of a 665 hectare (1,644 acre) marine reserve as a no-take area in perpetuity,

Federated States of Micronesia, Pohnpei Island
Youth development and education center in exchange for a 308 acre forest reserve, as a no-take area in perpetuity, Awak community, Uh Municipality.

Grenada
Creation of mangrove nursery to support community-based restoration projects, Telescope, East St. Andrew’s.

Indonesia, Bali
Community Building in exchange for support of 650 hectares (1,606 acres) of “no-take” rainforest in perpetuity, Banjar Bengkel, Desa Wongaya Gede, Tabanan.

Tanzania, Zanzibar
Village water pump and culverts, livestock watering points to reduce destruction of spring and river banks, and rehabilitation and awareness program in exchange for the sustainable management and conservation of the 566 hectare (1,399 acre) Chaani Indigenous Forest for a minimum duration of 10 years.

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