The world is constantly changing, and in order to continue to inhabit it and nourish ourselves with all that it gives us, it is essential to take care of it.
In Cooperating Volunteers there are many projects that we have been incorporating that take into account both our planet and all the beings that live in it.
The environment is the surroundings that sustain life on Earth. From forests to oceans, every part of the environment plays a crucial role in the ecological balance of the planet. However, due to human activity, we face numerous challenges, such as air and water pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss and climate change.
In order to address all these problems, it is important to take action NOW, at the individual, community and global levels. And it will be all these actions (small and large) that will ensure a sustainable world for future generations and will preserve beauty and diversity.
The adoption of sustainable practices, the promotion of renewable energy sources, the conservation of natural resources and the implementation of effective environmental policies are essential.
These are some of the destinations where you can find different projects directly focused on the environment:
MEXICO
Volunteer program in the jungle
- Protection of agro-ecological vegetables and fruit trees.
- Wildlife monitoring.
- Bioconstruction
Caribbean Coast Volunteer Program
- Turtle program
- Beach cleaning
- Marine life monitoring
- Monitoring and cleaning of mangrove wetlands
COSTA RICA
Turtle Program
- Beach surveillance.
- Protection of nesting turtles.
- Assisting with the registration of female turtle nesting turtles.
- Relocation of nests.
- Hatchling release and data collection.
- Beach cleaning.
- Environmental education outreach.
- Construction of natural structures.
- Recycling.
Wild animal rescue program
- Daily feeding.
- Cleaning of trails.
- Cleaning of green areas.
- Environmental enrichment projects.
- Tree planting.
- Crop production and composting.
- Construction of natural structures.
- Veterinary assistance.
- Sanctuary maintenance.
- Collaboration as a guide in the Ecotourism program.
PANAMA
Turtle program
- Implementation of social awareness.
- Tasks for students and veterinary professionals.
- Release of hatchlings into the ocean.
- Conservation of an endangered species.
COLOMBIA
Environmental protection and sustainable community development program.
- Implement recycling, garbage collection and community clean-up programs.
- Help develop community education programs on issues related to health, food and urban gardens.
- Participate in environmental education for children in different schools.
- Marine conservation with coral monitoring and ecosystem education.
- Handicraft activities with recycled material.
ZANZIBAR
Community and environmental program
- Beach cleaning and environmental maintenance.
- Awareness talks.
KENYA
Agriculture program
- Mowing and cleaning grass areas.
- Work in the tea plantations.
- Planting, watering, harvesting fruits and vegetables.
- Assist with livestock care.
- Addressing community needs.
Colobus monkey conservation program
- Animal care, cleaning and maintenance of enclosures.
- Feeding.
- Orphan care promoting socialization.
- Waste collection and composting.
- Accompaniment and veterinary assistance.
- Tree care.
- Support local initiatives.
UGANDA
Environmental conservation and agriculture program
- Conservation: tree planting and conservation of native plants.
- Education: awareness talks.
- Research: research on medicinal benefits of vegetation.
There are other destinations that have programs focused on animals and the environment (Sri Lanka, India, Cape Verde…) and little by little we dream that there could be many more.
Together we can build the world we want to see and above all, inhabit.