Nature and Culture International is a left-of-center advocacy group based in Del Mar, California that promotes environmentalist policies and “sustainable development” within Latin America. 1
Activities
Nature and Culture International was founded in 1997 by Ivan Gayler to address and promote environmentally conscious development with Latin American countries. 2 The organization works in countries including Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Colombia, and Bolivia. 3 The organization also collaborates with local groups, indigenous communities, national government bodies, and international partners. 4
Collaborations and Partnerships
Nature and Culture International has collaborated with local governments and other entities such as the Andes Amazon Fund and Conservation International. The group also promotes advocacy and work with local indigenous communities. 5 6
The organization also advocates for conservation and environmental policies at the local, national, and international levels. Such proposals from the group include legal protections for indigenous communities, promoting indigenous land rights, and increased sustainable development. 7
References
- Nature and Culture International, “Mission and Overview,” accessed December 4, 2024, https://www.natureandculture.org/about-us/.
- Nature and Culture International, “Founding and History,” accessed December 4, 2024, https://www.natureandculture.org/about-us/.
- Nature and Culture International, “Conservation Areas,” accessed December 4, 2024, https://www.natureandculture.org/our-work/.
- Nature and Culture International, “Collaborations and Partnerships,” accessed December 4, 2024, https://www.natureandculture.org/our-partners/.
- Nature and Culture International, “Partnerships,” accessed December 4, 2024, https://www.natureandculture.org/our-partners/.
- Nature and Culture International, “Research Collaborations,” accessed December 4, 2024, https://www.natureandculture.org/our-partners/.
- Nature and Culture International, “Advocacy and Policy,” accessed December 4, 2024, https://www.natureandculture.org/our-work/.