Project

One of South America’s largest freshwater reservoirs, the vast wetlands of Iberá are home to 30% of Argentina’s biodiversity. Historically, hunting and habitat loss have eradicated native species, leading to the degradation of nature and the loss of traditional ways of living. After helping to create Iberá Park, we are forging lasting change through rewilding. Our goal is to restore the ecosystem, secure its long-term protection and shift the local economy from an extractive to a restorative model that supports the restoration process of these wetlands. Following the successful reintroduction of forager species (Pampas deer, giant anteater and collared peccary), we are bringing back seed dispersers and apex predators: red-and-green macaws, bare-faced curassows, jaguars, and giant otters, all engineers of a healthy ecosystem. In parallel, and in strong partnership with the provincial government, we are working together with 10 local communities that surround the wetland to increase their income and wellbeing through nature-based tourism and artisanal production.