WHAT IS PARALELO 28

Several organizations –Sociedad Civil Pronatura Noroeste A.C., Red de Observadores Ciudadanos La Paz y Sociedad de Historia Natural Niparajá, A.C.– came together to form Paralelo 28, a non-profit initiative which aims to involve businesses, tourism service suppliers, tourists, fishermen and society in general, in the defense and safeguard of protected natural areas.

We’re looking for heroes who can help Paralelo 28 to keep on working on the conservation of marine biodiversity in northwestern Mexico.

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RISKS AND THREATS




THE OVER-EXPLOITATION OF MARINE RESOURCES.
NON SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE.
ILLEGAL FISHING.
CATCH OF ENDANGERED SPECIES.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT INTEGRAL VISION.
MINING.
THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ECOSYSTEMS.
DISORDERLY AND UNREGULATED TOURIST ACTIVITIES.

PARALELO 28 WAY OF WORKING


In Paralelo 28 we promote continuous vigilance of protected natural areas in order to preserve them. As a non-profit initiative, we raise and channel funds to help enhance respect for nature. In addition, we perform various actions through our members and partners.

WE EVALUATE LOCALLY

WE EVALUATE LOCALLY

We detect the challenges and needs of each protected area.

WE ENCOURAGE CONTINUED COORDINATION

WE ENCOURAGE CONTINUED COORDINATION

We keep in touch with government agencies, community organizations and civil society to monitor protected areas.

WE PLAN AND EVALUATE

WE PLAN AND EVALUATE

Together, with local units and authorities, we develop and evaluate operational and investment plans.

WE INCREASE SURVEILLANCE

WE INCREASE SURVEILLANCE

We support the permanent presence of authorities to increase surveillance in protected areas.

WE TRAIN PEOPLE AND SPREAD IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WE TRAIN PEOPLE AND SPREAD IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We inform vigilantes and users about the importance of complying with regulations.

WE LOOK FOR LONG-TERM FINANCING

WE LOOK FOR LONG-TERM FINANCING

We develop financing schemes that allow the permanence of inspection and surveillance programs.

WE ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT

WE ACQUIRE EQUIPMENT

We invest in infrastructure and equipment that will facilitate and support effective supervision and monitoring actions.

WE MONITOR AREAS

WE MONITOR AREAS

Rangers, vigilantes and inspectors tour the land and the sea, documenting and reporting any anomalies.

WE DOCUMENT AND SYSTEMISE

WE DOCUMENT AND SYSTEMISE

We use technological tools to integrate and analyze the results of the tours. This allows us to plan future operations and demonstrate the proper use of resources.

WHAT WE DO WITH YOUR DONATION


For us, it is important that you get to know and trust this project, as well as to understand and believe that you’re making a big difference with your donation.

We hire vigilantes.
Part of the resources is destined to conduct surveillance in the best way possible (gasoline, travel expenses, maintenance of vessels, etc.)
We invest in infrastructure and equipment for the proper protection of areas.
We document surveillance activities and assess their impact.
We develop educational materials to raise awareness on the preservation of natural resources at national, regional and local levels.

Your contribution will help us keep alive our natural areas.