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<\/p>\nTogether with nine local partners, the initiative shared living experiences from the territory through creative weaving and puppet workshops, birdwatching outings, and dialogues on traditional knowledge, biodiversity conservation, restoration, bird-based tourism, and community monitoring.<\/p>\n
These spaces fostered a valuable exchange of learning among communities from different departments of the country, strengthening collaborative networks, recognizing local knowledge, and highlighting the leading role of communities in protecting birds and their habitats.<\/p>\n
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Experiences from our local partners<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of this space, Fundaci\u00f3n Ecosistemas Secos de Colombia, together with Asoguacharacas, shared their ecological restoration process in Pioj\u00f3, Atl\u00e1ntico, where the planting of native fruit trees seeks to provide food, shelter, and nesting sites for more than 130 local bird species.<\/p>\n From Nari\u00f1o, the Gran Tescual Indigenous Reserve presented its experience in monitoring and conservation through OECM areas, strengthening local capacities among children and adults in partnership with Conserva Aves, as part of their commitment to buen vivir and biodiversity protection.<\/p>\n Also from Nari\u00f1o, the Asociaci\u00f3n para el Desarrollo Campesino showcased progress on a biological corridor linking three nature reserves around La Cocha Lagoon, integrating environmental education trails and bird-based tourism initiatives for local communities. Meanwhile, Fundaci\u00f3n Tr\u00f3pico highlighted the recovery of traditional flavors and knowledge through the use of local products such as bore and pringamosa, and shared natural cacao derivatives along with advances in community-based monitoring.<\/p>\n Other local partners, such as Agrosolidaria Charal\u00e1, strengthened strategic alliances and raised visibility for their community tourism processes, while the Corporaci\u00f3n Ambiental y Forestal del Pac\u00edfico underscored its environmental education and conservation work in tropical dry forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n Birdwatching outings and creative spaces with children<\/strong><\/p>\n The fair also opened a space for creativity and children\u2019s participation, fostering their connection to bird conservation. The Asociaci\u00f3n de Mujeres de la Bota Caucana led a puppet workshop inspired by local species, integrating art into the event\u2019s cultural agenda and reinforcing the link between culture and biodiversity.<\/p>\n Additionally, as part of the fair, we organized birdwatching outings in the KBA Bosque de San Antonio y KM 18 and the KBA Enclave Seco del R\u00edo Dagua\u2014key sites for biodiversity conservation. These visits provided an opportunity to identify local species and reflect on the importance of protecting cloud forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n The fair strengthened collaboration networks among our local partners, promoted participatory monitoring, elevated community-led initiatives, and showcased products rooted in the territory\u2014demonstrating that conservation and bird protection are also built through knowledge exchange and collective action.<\/p>\n About Conserva Aves<\/strong><\/p>\n Conserva Aves is a regional initiative led by American Bird Conservancy, National Audubon Society, BirdLife International, Birds Canada, and the Red de Fondos Ambientales de Latinoam\u00e9rica y el Caribe (RedLAC).<\/p>\n In Colombia, it is implemented by Fondo Acci\u00f3n and Asociaci\u00f3n Calidris, with the goal of strengthening climate resilience through the protection of ecosystems critical for birds.<\/p>\n The initiative is financially supported by the Global Affairs Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, and by the Bezos Earth Fund.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Together with nine local partners, the initiative shared living experiences from the territory through creative weaving and puppet workshops, birdwatching outings, and dialogues on traditional knowledge, biodiversity conservation, restoration, bird-based tourism, and community monitoring. 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