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Greenpeace
Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama urged to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty

18 NGOs and civil society organisations have today published a statement calling for the governments of Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty in order to accelerate the protection of the oceans.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Patricia Jaramillo Díaz/CDF
Baltra regenerates: a decade restoring an island in the heart of the archipelago

Baltra Island is coming back to life after more than a decade of restoration. Thanks to over 8,000 native plants introduced by the Charles Darwin Foundation and partners, ecosystems are regenerating naturally, offering new hope for Galápagos conservation.

Roberto Ochoa
Ushering in a New Chapter for Ocean Governance: Ratification of the BBNJ Agreement

Ushering in a new chapter for ocean governance ratification of the BBNJ agreement.

Maria Igual
Using Nature to Bring Back Nature

The Galápagos Islands face a growing threat from invasive species that endanger native biodiversity. Classical biological control, using natural enemies to regulate these species, offers a sustainable and safe way to restore ecological balance and protect this unique ecosystem.

Nancy Tapia
MY SECOND CHANCE

After 20 years, Nancy Tapia Paredes returned to the Galapagos, volunteering at the Community Library on Santa Cruz Island. Through storytelling and environmental education inspired by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, she rediscovered her passion for conservation and found healing. Discover her story of second chances, growth, and a renewed purpose in protecting this extraordinary place.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF