Mexico, Iwokrama partnering on conservation project

From left are Dr Raquel Thomas-Caesar, Ken Rodney, Erika Morales, Adit Sharma, Vanessa Benn and Manuel Juandiego (Mexico Embassy photo)

Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) is collaborating with the Iwokrama International Centre (IIC) here to enhance the sustainable economic activities in protected areas in Guyana.

A release from the Mexican Embassy yesterday said that the project focuses on the exchange of experiences and best practices to enhance economic activities such as eco-tourism, commercialisation of organic products and handicraft.

It also seeks to bolster indigenous communities’ engagement in the conservation of the