CATIE receives a delegation from Replanet to promote environmental restoration in Latin America

• CATIE is expected to provide technical guidance for mangrove restoration in Costa Rica with funds channeled by the international organization.

On March 7, the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) welcomed representatives from the British organization Replanet, with whom a crucial alliance is maintained to promote environmental restoration in Latin America.

The Replanet delegation was led by its Director and CEO, Timothy Coles, who was accompanied by Max Hobhouse, Project Finance Manager, Rodrigo Downing, Ground Operations Latin America, and Paola Castegnaro from Replanet Costa Rica.

The representation was received by the Climate Action Unit team, consisting of Róger Villalobos and Luana Vanessa de Souza, as well as the coordinator of Strategic Alliances, Carlos Araya.

This visit, the second by Replanet representatives to CATIE, marks a significant moment in the cooperation between the two entities, as Replanet specializes in securing funds from the private sector for global restoration projects. Thanks to the agreement signed in 2023, CATIE has strengthened its capacity to provide technical and educational support, offering the opportunity to guide towards best practices for ecosystem restoration in Latin America.

Learn more about the agreement here: rePLANET and CATIE join efforts to conserve natural resources - CATIE

Mangroves of Costa Rica

In the spotlight for future projects, it is expected that CATIE can provide technical guidance for mangrove restoration in Costa Rica with funds channeled by the British organization. Additionally, possibilities for technical assistance for forest restoration in the North and South Pacific regions of the country are being explored, as well as negotiations to invest in similar initiatives in Guatemala, Peru, and Colombia. These efforts are supported by invaluable allies of CATIE and the Latin American Model Forest Network.

During this occasion, discussions were held on agreements and restoration methods that will soon be developed in Costa Rica and on CATIE's role in monitoring, documenting, and managing knowledge related to these initiatives. There were also talks about the possibilities of expanding this collaboration to continue promoting private investment in restoration initiatives in Latin America.

The alliance between these two institutions is a clear demonstration that mutual work can achieve significant and sustainable changes for our planet.