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WWF-Guianas Hosts High-Level Delegates from WWF US for Conservation Talks in Guyana
In a significant step towards advancing conservation efforts in Guyana, WWF-Guianas hosted two prominent leaders from WWF US: Harry Jonas, the Senior Director for Conservation Areas, and Chris Holtz, the Vice President for Earth For Life, WWF’s initiative focused on conservation financing. This week-long visit was set against the backdrop of strategic bilateral discussions with key stakeholders in the country.
The primary aim of these discussions was to delve into current and future strategies for area-based conservation and management of protected areas (PAs). The agenda included exploring the management, expansion, and sustainable financing of these areas to ensure their longevity and effectiveness.
The stakeholders engaged included the Protected Areas Commission, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and key partners, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Conservation International-Guyana, Frankfurt Zoological Society, Protected Areas Commission and the National Toshaos’ Council. These conversations are not only about sharing expertise but are crucial for aligning WWF's interventions in Guyana with the national ambition of enhancing conservation.
Guyana currently boasts a network of protected areas that covers approximately 8.4% of its total land area. Key protected areas include the Iwokrama Forest, the Kanuku Mountains, and the Kaieteur National Park, each contributing significantly to the conservation of biodiversity. The President's initiative to double protected areas by the end of 2025 is a bold move that will require substantial planning and stakeholder participation.
This ambitious goal aligns well with the WWF’s global programme to support countries to achieve their commitments to the Global Biodiversity Framework 30by30 commitments, which aim to conserve 30% of the planet’s surface by 2030.
The involvement of key WWF in these discussions underscores the global importance of Guyana’s biodiversity and the critical need for collaboration in conservation efforts. The visit and engagements are a pivotal moment in shaping part of WWF’s conservation programme in Guianas as part of its wider Amazon.

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courtesy call on Mr. Robert M. Persaud, Foreign Secretary and Chairman of the Board of the Protected Areas Commission, to discuss strengthening of Guyana’s Protected Areas Systems by supporting community sustainable livelihoods around biodiversity hotspots.

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Meeting with the Frankfort Zoological Society.