ACTO PROJECT
Improve Infrastructure and Capacity
The ACTO-supported project “Stakeholder Engagement on Management Plans for Select Wildlife Species” was commissioned under the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO) Regional Project for the Management, Monitoring, and Control of Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Threatened by Trade.
This initiative focuses on developing, validating, and improving species management plans through broad stakeholder engagement — strengthening wildlife conservation efforts in Guyana and the wider Amazon region.
Wildlife Research and Management Plans
Iwokrama’s Research Team conducted national population assessments for several key faunal species:
Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus)
Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman (Paleosuchus palpebrosus)
Smooth-fronted Caiman (Paleosuchus trigonatus)
Yellow and Red-footed Tortoises (Chelonoidis spp.)
Lowland Tapir (Tapirus terrestris)
Based on these studies, draft management plans were prepared to guide conservation actions and sustainable use. The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission (GWCMC) served as the national oversight agency for this process.
Stakeholder Consultations and Validation
To ensure that the management plans reflect real-world needs and expert insights, Iwokrama organized consultations with key stakeholders, including:
- Wildlife trappers and traders
- Regulatory agencies
- Academic and research institutions
- Forest concessionaires
- Environmental NGOs
- Local communities and the general public via an online portal
The process concluded with broad validation and feedback from both national and international experts, ensuring that the plans are practical, inclusive, and scientifically sound.
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BIOPAMA
PROJECT
Iwokrama received funding from the BIOPAMA Programme to improve infrastructure and community development initiatives.
ACTO
PROJECT
Commissioned by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO), the project focuses on developing management plans.
Conservation
Inititaive
Funded through a multi-year grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation, this project supports coastal and hinterland conservation activities.