Tree corridors as a voluntary conservation initiative in Guatemala (IKI Small Grants)

The southern coast and eastern regions of Guatemala are of ecological importance and provide relevant ecosystem services. To ensure the sustainable use of these ecosystems, actions involving multiple sectors of society must be implemented. This IKI Small Grants project promotes the conservation of vulnerable forest ecosystems of the south coast and east of Guatemala by strengthening the network of protected areas through capacity building in neighboring communities. By doing so, the project enables the valuation of biodiversity and its sustainable use, and promotes the involvement of the private sector.