Creating alliances

between society and nature

Recent initiatives

Development of enabling conditions for the management of protected areas

In recent years we have worked intensively on the development of enabling conditions for the management of local and national protected areas. This includes the implementation of governance mechanisms such as Support Platforms and Municipal Institutional Programs, which contribute to the sustainability of these areas. In addition, the development of the legal and regulatory framework, planning, management and community participation.

Creation of financial mechanisms for local and national protected areas

Recently, we have innovated in financial mechanisms to support protected areas. Among these innovations is the implementation of instruments such as the Tarija Municipal Water Fund, the first continuous support from a subnational entity to a national protected area, and the "Apoya Sama" program, a pioneer in Bolivia where private companies contribute monthly to the management of the Sama Reserve.

Protected Productive Landscapes in Bolivia

PROMETA, in collaboration with partner organizations, is implementing the Protected Productive Landscapes (PPP) model in Bolivia, which promotes a balanced integration between private sector productive activities and biodiversity conservation.

Strengthening of local development organizations

Local development organizations play a key role in the success of development processes. However, in recent years they have been greatly weakened. That is why PROMETA has focused its efforts on strengthening these organizations by providing advisory and training services.

Tourism: Corporate articulation of the wine route

PROMETA's line of work is the development of community and corporate tourism as a strategy to contribute to environmental conservation. In this line we are working on the articulation of the Tarija wine route with community tourism services, nature tourism and tourism related to protected areas.

Some of our most relevant contributions

Implementation of National PAs in southern Bolivia

We have carried out the implementation of the three national protected areas in the department of Tarija: the Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, the Aguaragüe National Park and the Tariquía Flora and Fauna Reserve. It has also participated in the elaboration of the regulatory framework for the creation of the Serranía del Iñao National Park in the department of Chuquisaca.

Development of the concept and implementation of Municipal Protected Areas in Bolivia

We have introduced to Bolivia the concept of Municipal Protected Areas, which was later included in the new Political Constitution of the State. With this we have promoted the creation of numerous municipal protected areas throughout the country.

Changing the production matrix of the Tarija highlands through the reintroduction of camelids

After years of effort, we have reintroduced llamas into the communities of the Tarija highlands, replacing donkeys and partially replacing sheep, thus transforming the local economy. This change has improved community incomes, empowered women and improved children's schooling - llamas require less attention than sheep. In addition, this has contributed to preserving the native pasture - llamas do not damage it, unlike sheep and donkeys.