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Dear John,
As one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, Mexico is critical to reconnecting and restoring Wildways in North America. Even so, Mexico’s environmental budget is at an 18-year low, putting even its most protected areas – and iconic species like the jaguar and thick-billed parrot – at risk.
We’re working to reconnect, restore, and rewild Mexico through three key strategies:
* Cutting-edge scientific research and data analysis
* Targeted approaches to conservation policy
* Strong local and national partnerships
As leaders of NOSSA, a coalition supporting Mexico’s natural protected areas (NPAs), we co-authored this year’s Caring for What Matters report — a deep dive into the urgent funding crisis jeopardizing over 230 NPAs. We must act now to safeguard Mexico’s wildlife and ecosystems.
Learn more about our continental-scale strategy and take action below.
For a connected future,
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Gina Chacón
Mexico Public Policy Director
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MEXICO POLICY
** On Mexico’s Environmental Budget Cuts
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Gina Chacón has transformed NPA underfunding into a key public policy issue in Mexico with NOSSA. We chatted with her about how NOSSA’s 2025 report on Mexico’s diminishing budget made national and international news. Hear her insights below.
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IN THE NEWS
** 108 federal protected areas in Mexico remain without actual management plans
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Mongabay breaks down the reality of how Mexico’s environmental funding is spent in an article featuring Gina and NOSSA’s “Caring for What Matters” report.
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OUR TEAM
** From Our Heart to Yours, Thank You, Kim!
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Kim Howes, our Development Director, is departing today to pursue a new opportunity with a partner organization. Kim oversaw the restructuring of our development department, supported an increase in our funding partnerships, and set a strong foundation for our organization’s future. We're forever grateful for the impact she has had on our organization and mission, and her passion for rewilding the continent.
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