This lecture provides an in-depth look at the intricate financial mechanisms used to fund large-scale conservation and restoration projects. It highlights important coordinated initiatives led by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to safeguard keystone species, such as the jaguar, and sheds light on the key role of multilateral aid efforts, such as the Amazon Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program, in supporting conservation initiatives throughout the region. Discover the need for investments in local governance structures and research, and why  sustainable financing models are crucial to the success of these vital conservation projects.

Lecture source language: Portuguese

Available subtitles & translations: English and Spanish