Understanding investment in biodiversity conservation in Mexico |
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Authors: | Ramón Pérez Gil Salcido Inés Arroyo Quiroz Roberto Romero Ramírez |
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Institution: | (1) FAUNAM AC, Av. Universidad # 1894, Edif. B Depto. 203, Col. Oxtopulco Universidad, C.P. 04310 Coyoacán, México, D.F., Mexico;(2) FAUNAM AC, Morelos Office, Paseo de los Naranjos # 142, Fracc. Limoneros, Ahuatepec, C.P. 62300 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico;(3) Herpetario de la Facultad de Ciencias, UNAM, Circuito Exterior de Ciudad Universitaria, C.P. 04510 Coyoacán, México, D.F., Mexico |
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Abstract: | Documenting financial resources in biodiversity conservation is a key aspect worldwide in order to set priorities and use
effectively the limited resources available. In Mexico, a megadiverse country, studies on financial resources invested in
biodiversity conservation are scarce and do not address funding for conservation comprehensively. Using recent data from several
sources and applying criteria based on the national priorities for conservation, we compiled, systematized and analyzed data
at a national scale on financing sources, financial resources and conservation organizations and their projects. The information
obtained is presented in various ways and part of it (case study) is already an information system that can be continuously
up-dated. Some of the results show the following: a steady diversification of mechanisms and methods for raising funds for
conservation; an increase in governmental budgets; the acknowledgment by the private sector of the importance of biodiversity
conservation; a greater technical capacity in people and organizations working in conservation; a greater accessibility of
financial resources to support and maintain conservation projects; yet a short term vision in conservation projects; among
other. Although the results obtained through this study are a first approach, they can now be used as a baseline to continue
gathering and analyzing information on conservation financing in Mexico. |
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Keywords: | Biodiversity conservation Conservation organizations Conservation priorities Conservation projects Financial resources Financing sources Investment Mexico |
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