In its ongoing effort to mitigate the effects of climate change and promote the conservation of natural resources, Fundación Terra has signed two significant collaboration agreements: one with USAID’s Climate Adaptation Project and another with the Friends of La Tigra Foundation (AMITIGRA). These agreements strengthen the Foundation’s initiatives in areas such as reforestation, recycling, environmental education, and ecosystem sustainability.

The signing event was preceded by the discussion panel “The Importance of Research and Innovation for Environmental Sustainability,” which brought together local and international experts to discuss how technology and innovative practices can accelerate positive impacts on ecosystem recovery.

The collaboration with USAID’s Climate Adaptation Project, formalized through a memorandum of understanding with DAI Global LLC, aims to solidify cooperation in activities aligned with the Climate Adaptation Project's objectives. This partnership will focus on expanding reforestation programs, developing environmental education initiatives, and mobilizing resources for climate change adaptation and mitigation projects.

During the event, architect Fredy Nasser, Executive President of Fundación Terra, stated: “Research and innovation are essential pillars for achieving environmental sustainability. By deeply understanding environmental challenges and developing innovative solutions, we can move towards a future where human development and environmental conservation go hand in hand.” He also added: “Our commitment is to work hand in hand with strategic partners like USAID and AMITIGRA to develop solutions that ensure the conservation of our natural resources. For the health of our children and future generations, we must return to the land where everything grows.”

The renewed alliance between Fundación Terra and AMITIGRA seeks to promote the conservation and sustainable management of La Tigra National Park through community involvement and environmental resource management. Notable achievements include the planting of over 12,292 trees in the buffer zone and the provision of essential equipment and technical assistance valued at more than L 3.8 million.

The discussion panel featured prominent panelists, including key figures such as Felipe Sánchez from USAID’s Climate Adaptation Project, Rufo Paredes from the Friends of La Tigra Foundation, Ana R. Ríos Gálvez from the Inter-American Development Bank, and Jaime Olaizola from CO2 Revolution Spain. The experts emphasized that the health of our children and future generations depends on the health of our forests and that society must value and protect living soils, where the biodiversity of fungi and bacteria is essential for life.

Biotechnological innovation was also a key topic, highlighting how the symbiosis between plants, fungi, and bacteria can create more resilient forests. By conserving water in the soil and improving plants' ability to withstand droughts, these innovative practices help ensure a sustainable future.

Fundación Terra thus reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability in Honduras and the region, working tirelessly to implement innovative solutions that promote the socioeconomic well-being and quality of life of communities.