The X Regional Fire Management Forum was held in the city of Campeche in collaboration with the General Directorate of Geomatics of the National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO). During the forum interactive platforms on hot spots
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The range of applications for Synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) remote sensing is wide, some of the most recognized applications are designed for the temporary monitoring of processes, anthropogenic activities and natural disasters such as floods, landslides, subsidence, earthquakes and deforestation, amongst others.
Thanks to the mutual interest of collaborating in the exchange of experiences and technology transfer between CONAP’s Monitoring and Evaluation Center, Guatemala (CEMEC) and CONABIO’s technical advisors, a working session was held on January the 22nd in Mexico City,
The Selva Maya is the habitat of the sub specie of scarlet macaw Ara macao cyanoptera, which is highly threatened. Illegal traffic to the pet market and loss of habitat, mostly caused by intentional forest fires, livestock and the expansion of human settlements, have reduced its population to less than […]
Not only scientists or specialists monitor biological diversity but also the population participates actively, an example of which are community bird watchers.
Bulletin published by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), available on: https://www.iucn.org/es/news/mexico-america-central-y-el-caribe/201811/areas-protegidas-herramientas-para-la-integracion-y-el-desarollo
Sensitivity and participation regarding activities that simultaneously generate income for families and ensure the conservation of the natural environment are increasing in the Selva Maya region . The spaces that allow experiences to be shared regarding the development of this type of activities are undoubtedly a substantial source of learning. […]
Since eight years, the University of the Caribbean in Cancun is hosting the Tianguis del Mayab with the objective to promote the local consumption of organic products that contribute to the economic development of rural communities, the strengthening of regional cultural identity and the promotion of a healthy diet.
With the objective of exchanging experiences among the different actors involved in bird monitoring activities the 6th Meeting of the Community Bird Monitors Network of the National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO) took place in Chetumal from September 13 to 15, 2018.
Bulletin published by the National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP), of Guatemala Available at: http://www.conap.gob.gt/Noticias3/ZUM.aspx The National Council of Protected Areas presented the “Report on the Monitoring of the Governance of the Maya Biosphere Reserve 2018”.