Engaging local fishers and promoting sustainable fishing practices protects the livelihoods for artisanal fishers, such as this one in Punta de Manabique Wildlife Refuge, Guatemala. August 2013. (Photo Credit: Ana Giró)

HRI’s reef conservation work helps protect marine turtle habitats, such as this one photographed in Roatán. April 2014. (Photo Credit: Francesca Diaco)

IPAR staff posing with the African Capacity Building Foundation's Executive Secretary at IPAR's office.

Participants watching the forum closing ceremony and launching of ARBMIS at the African Regional Mountains Forum in Arusha. Individuals from all sectors attended, including government representatives, researchers, and civil actors. October 2014. (Photo Credit: ARCOS)

Participants at the African Regional Mountains Forum during the closing ceremony and the launch of the ARCOS Biodiversity Management Information System. October 2014. (Photo Credit: ARCOS)

The Hon. Minister of Water and the Environment speaks during the closing session of the Africa Regional Mountains Forum, which coincided with the launching of the ARCOS Regional Portal. October 2014. (Photo Credit: ARCOS)

Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu, the minister of natural resources and tourism of Tanzania, launching the ARCOS Biodiversity Management and Information System during the closing session of the African Regional Mountains Forum. October 2014. (Photo Credit: ARCOS)

Faustin Gashakamba, ARCOS Regional Information Systems Manager, presents the ARCOS Regional Portal during the closing ceremony of the African Regional Mountains Forum. October 2014. (Photo Credit: ARCOS)