NEWS

Martin Schaefer, Jocotocos CEO, Joins the Paulson Institute for a Discussion on the Future of Financing Nature

16 Jun 2026

The global biodiversity financing gap has grown from $711 billion per year in 2020 to $942 billion per year today. That means solving the biodiversity crisis the increasing rate of extinctions, habitat destruction, and natural resource depletion will require nearly $1 trillion more annually across the globe. One question is becoming increasingly urgent: how do we mobilize enough funding to protect and restore nature at the scale the planet requires?

Responsible Fishing Network of Galapagos Strengthens Artisanal Fishers Capacities and Reinforces Its Commitment to Marine Sustainability

04 Jun 2026

The Responsible Fishing Network of Galapagos has taken an important step forward in strengthening a shared vision of sustainability, traceability, and marine conservation by bringing together artisanal fishers, conservation organizations, and strategic partners committed to the future of the archipelagos marine resources.

Coordinated Conservation Efforts Strengthen the Future of the Pink Iguana in Galápagos

11 May 2026

Representatives from the Galápagos National Park Directorate, Fundación Jocotoco, Conservando Galápagos, the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Island Conservation, and other technical partners participated in the workshop Co-creating a Coordinated Roadmap for the Conservation of the Pink Iguana, held on May 7 and 8 on Santa Cruz Island.

Floreana Launches Worlds First Smart Island Monitoring Systems to Bring Real-Time Wildlife Insights to the Galapagos

07 May 2026

Floreana Island, Galápagos is one of the worlds first to launch a Smart Island Monitoring system, using innovative realtime technology that is transforming how island ecosystems are monitored and managed. The initiative is part of the Floreana Island Ecological Restoration Project, which is led by the Galápagos National Park Directorate as the environmental authority, together with the Galápagos Biosecurity Agency. The Smart Islands Monitoring initiative is led by Island Conservation, in coordination with Fundación Jocotoco, with support from the German Development Bank (KfW) and the CoMoN Foundation through the Charles Darwin Foundation.