GC Delivers Incredible New Story Map: Protecting the Mirador Basin

Written By Joshua Asel

The Mirador Basin is the only place on Earth with over 1 million acres of intact tropical forests and thousands of preclassical Maya pyramids, temples, and causeways.

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Have you ever experienced an ArcGIS Story Map before? Utilizing interactive maps, photos, and videos, ArcGIS StoryMaps are the most fun and informative way to read online publications ever. They represent a significant advancement in storytelling that’s being adopted by well-known publications worldwide.

Global Conservation is proud to now be able to deliver such a publication for select projects, starting with Miardor National Park.

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Global Conservation’s Indigenous Lands Protection
Global Conservation’s Indigenous Lands Protection

Indigenous peoples are, and have always been, a significant answer to the entire climate change problem, as their traditional practices promote biodiversity, enhance carbon sequestration, and maintain ecosystem resilience against climate impacts.

Global Conservation’s Indigenous partnership initiative is leading our Community Protection program that effectively prevents illegal logging, poaching, and land grabbing.

Historic Rhino Reintroductions in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
Historic Rhino Reintroductions in Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda

In partnership with the Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), will reintroduce rhinoceros to Kidepo Valley National Park in northeastern Uganda in one of Africa's first cross-border wildlife exchanges.

Safeguarding Mouling National Park and Community Forests of Siang and Dibang Valley
Safeguarding Mouling National Park and Community Forests of Siang and Dibang Valley

The Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh spans 18,518 sq km and harbors one of the most intact biocultural landscapes in the Eastern Himalayas. Despite 84% forest cover, only 7% of the forests fall under formal Protected Areas like Mouling National Park. ATREE's project focuses on the remote Mouling NP, community forests in Yingku and Yosing villages, and Dibang Valley.

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