Strengthening and Building the Capacity of Regional stakeholders
MSP+ Science to action 2024-2025
Throughout northwest Mexico, something is happening: local efforts have begun to come together to have a greater impact on the conservation of migratory shorebirds and their habitats. In Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit, and Jalisco, more people are falling in love with shorebirds.
Amateur observers and new observation groups are beginning to become professional. Civil organizations, coastal communities, and municipal and regional governments have begun to recognize the value of these birds. This is why we want to build a regional group that promotes the coordinated conservation of migratory shorebirds and their habitats.
In addition, the project promotes the creation and dissemination of printed and digital educational materials that bring this knowledge to the public, strengthening social awareness about the importance of these ecosystems.
MSP+ makes a difference by giving common purpose to efforts
The MSP+ program has been fundamental, providing platforms, vision, and tools to connect stakeholders, standardize methodologies, and give common purpose to efforts.
Its support has also strengthened local capacities, motivating the professional advancement of community promoters.
Inspiring results; networks that join
We have been pleasantly surprised by the enthusiasm of communities and regional stakeholders in the various activities involved in this project.
Among the achievements and results we have so far are:
- Workshops to share the Migratory Shorebird Project (MSP) methodology.
- Educational events with more than 500 attendees (Bird Festival, World Wetlands Day).
- Online sessions with participation from stakeholders from six states.
- Training for youth and adults in bird monitoring and good environmental practices.
- 13 organizations integrated into the MSP network in the region.
- Environmental promoters actively participating in key events and building territorial leadership.
What's next: opportunities to multiply the impact
This project can grow by focusing on these three areas:
- Consolidating more regional networks to achieve national-level coordination, as well as promoting national in-person events.
- Strengthening new community groups through training, equipment, and spaces to exchange experiences at the national level.
To learn more about this project
Fernando Ramón Gavito Pérez, Executive director. fernando@terrapeninsular.org
Santiago Cortés Vázquez, Conservation director. santiago@terrapeninsular.org