Six new conservation efforts will help protect vulnerable ecosystems and empower the people who depend on them, on islands from South America to Southeast Asia. Among species protected by these initiatives are the Chilean flamingo, marine otter, and several rare parrotfish and grouper species. You can read more about each of these exciting new projects below.

Chile: Koldita, Chiloe Island
Development of a management plan for 12,630-acre marine protected area and purchase of surveillance equipment such as marine radios and binoculars

Honduras: Sandy Bay
Construction of the second floor of an environmental and children’s center, with two classrooms and a kitchen, in exchange for environmental education and support of alternative livelihoods

Federated States of Micronesia: Balebat Village
Protection of 300 acres of mangroves for 15 years, in exchange for restoration of damaged women’s meeting place

Marshall Islands: Ailinglaplap Atoll
121-acre marine protected area for 10 years, in exchange for basketball court and solar lighting

Philippines: San Carlos
New 287-acre no-take fish sanctuary for 25 years, in exchange for a multipurpose building that will, among other uses, house an alternative learning center for children

Philippines: Abatan River
Protection of Abatan River and mangroves along Maribojoc Bay for 10 years, in exchange for rebuilding tourist docks and an amphitheater