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The Economic Costs and Benefits of Securing Community Forest Tenure
The paper finds that securing community forest tenure in Brazil and Guatemala is a low-cost, high-benefit investment where economic benefits outweigh the costs, making it a cost-effective measure for climate-change mitigation compared to other options.
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Document type: Research paper
Applying behavior change and community-based approaches to address the corruption linked to illegal hunting and trade of jaguars in Guatemala
Between 2021 and 2023, WWF Guatemala implemented a pilot project in the Maya Biosphere Reserve to combat the illegal hunting and trade of jaguars. Using a political economy analysis (PEA) and participatory research, the project identified corruption risks and threats, such as the presence of mafias baiting jaguars to justify killing them. To mitigate these risks without alienating government collaborators, the project avoided direct mentions of 'corruption' during implementation, focusing instead on 'opportunities for change' like ranger rotation and improved control posts. Practical interventions included installing electric fences for ranchers and launching radio campaigns to reduce human-jaguar conflict. The project highlighted the critical need for reliable data on wildlife seizures and conflict, as 'Corruption and criminality also thrive in information-poor environments.'
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Document type: Case study