{"id":8079,"date":"2026-10-19T18:46:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andesdelsurlab.cl\/?p=8079"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:46:50","slug":"vi-encuentro-de-areas-protegidas-puso-en-el-centro-el-vinculo-entre-conservacion-ciencia-y-comunidades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andesdelsurlab.cl\/en\/vi-encuentro-de-areas-protegidas-puso-en-el-centro-el-vinculo-entre-conservacion-ciencia-y-comunidades\/","title":{"rendered":"6th Protected Areas Meeting puts the link between conservation, science and communities center stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the centennial year of Vicente P\u00e9rez Rosales National Park, the event brought together representatives of the State, communities, academia and organizations to share experiences and address the challenges of effective management. The participation of the Southern Andes Natural Laboratory highlighted the contribution of scientific knowledge to the conservation of mountain territories.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Santiago, October 14, 2026. The 6th National Meeting of Protected Areas and Communities, Portal, was held at the Centro Cultural La Moneda with the participation of authorities, communities, specialists, and representatives of academia, organizations and businesses. The event fostered the exchange of experiences in conservation and management, and highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between protected areas and the communities connected to them.<\/p>\n

The sixth edition of the meeting took place in a significant year for conservation in Chile: the 100th anniversary of Vicente P\u00e9rez Rosales National Park, the oldest in the country. In this context, discussions addressed the progress and challenges of moving from protecting ecosystems to effective management that contributes both to biodiversity conservation and to community well-being.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The program included ten panels on protected area management, environmental philanthropy, private sector participation, the role of academia, funding mechanisms and nature tourism, among other topics. There were also activities open to the public, such as the 2026 Protected Area Management Awards, the prize-giving for the Posters for Nature contest, the launch of the book Patagonia Chilena Infogr\u00e1fica and the presentation of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service's \"Nature Guardians\". The \"Casa Com\u00fan\" exhibition, photo and poster displays, and some 30 stands introduced attendees to a range of conservation initiatives.<\/p>\n

At the event, the Southern Andes Natural Laboratory (LNADS) shared a perspective that links science, conservation and territory. Through research and collaboration with communities and public institutions, the Laboratory promotes the study of mountain protected areas as territories where ecological, geological, cultural and social processes interact. This approach seeks to ensure that knowledge supports local management, helps address the effects of climate change and creates opportunities for well-being.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mountain protected areas are not only spaces for conserving biodiversity; they are also natural laboratories where ecological, geological, cultural and social processes converge. Scientific knowledge, built in collaboration with communities and public institutions, must contribute directly to improving the management of these territories, addressing the challenges of climate change and creating opportunities for the well-being of those who live in the Southern Andes,\" said Patricio Contreras, Executive Coordinator of the LNADS.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The meeting was led by the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service, CONAF, the Ministry of the Environment and the Undersecretariat of Tourism, together with academic institutions and partner organizations. The discussions were framed by Chile's commitment to effectively conserve at least 30% of its terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine ecosystems by 2030, a goal that requires both protecting territories and strengthening their management and the participation of those who live in them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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