Education and Action for Nature: The Meeting of Young Environmental Multipliers

From September 12 to 14, 2025, 35 young people from different communities participated in a transformative gathering in San José de Chiquitos. For three days, the young people engaged in activities that fostered environmental awareness and local action for nature.

Main Activities: A Journey of Learning and Creativity

The activities included environmental theater, where young people performed plays about forest fires and wildlife trafficking, guided by the Akaraku Teatro collective. They also participated in an eco-tour, a cleanup day at the Santa Cruz La Vieja Historical Park, and presented creative exhibits about protected areas and conservation.

Cultural Exchange and Artistic Expression

The gathering culminated in active participation in the Raíces Vivas Festival, where the young people expressed their commitment to the environment through theater, dance, and music. This event empowered them to become multipliers of environmental awareness, strengthening their leadership skills and creating networks for environmental action.

Strengthening Youth Leadership

The training process enabled young people to strengthen their communication, teamwork, and community leadership skills. Through group activities, participatory planning, and pedagogical support, the facilitators took an active role in promoting conservation in their communities, recognizing themselves as advocates for the protection of the territory and local biodiversity.

Accompaniment by Park Rangers and Protected Areas

The meeting included the participation of park rangers from Kaa Iya del Gran Chaco National Park and the Santa Cruz La Vieja and Laguna Concepción protected areas, who provided learning opportunities on biodiversity, natural resource management, and ecological connectivity. This support strengthened the young people's understanding of the territory and their sense of environmental responsibility.

Art and Culture as Tools for Conservation

With the support of the Akaraku Teatro collective, the young people developed plays, masks, and performances inspired by the wildlife and environmental issues of their regions. Art became a powerful tool for raising community awareness, allowing them to convey conservation messages in a creative, engaging, and culturally relevant way.