Solidarity Economy in Latin America/The Torres del Paine Legacy Fund

Location: Magallanes, Chile

Details of the Work

Goals and Focus:

This non-profit organization looks to restore and protect ecosystems, educate and empower locals to become true environmental stewards, as well as improve tourism infrastructure to reduce the impact from visitors and ensure the sustainability of welcoming visitors to the region for generations to come.

Partnerships:

The Torress del Paine Legacy Fund has many partners who they divide into 3 categories: Cuernos Partners, Torres Partners, and Implementing Partners. Cuernos Partners provide direct financial and/or in-kind support to the Legacy Fund. Torres Partners distribute information about their work, promote natural & cultural heritage, and increase visitor engagement with conservation efforts in TDP. And Implementing Partners help with implementation

Values:

Sustainability for the park and the surrounding communities

General Category:

Environmental Sustainability

Timeframe:

Launched in 2014 in response to challenges posed by rapidly increasing visitation