Latin America holds immense potential for OECMs, says WWF

Published 12:40 on January 19, 2026 / Last updated at 12:40 on January 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) offer a great opportunity to streamline nature protection efforts across Latin America, though safeguards must be in place to ensure Indigenous rights are respected, according to a WWF report.
Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) offer a great opportunity to streamline nature protection efforts across Latin America, though safeguards must be in place to ensure Indigenous rights are respected, according to a WWF report.


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