Strengthening Existing Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives in the CAFTA-DR Region to Meet Growing Market Demands for Rainforest Alliance Certified Farm Goods
Rainforest Alliance, 2013
Handout in inglés y español 

In collaboration with the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program, the Rainforest Alliance and its partners in the Sustainable Agriculture Network facilitated adoption of sustainable agriculture practices by small and medium coffee, banana and cocoa farmers in order to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods.

CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program Sustainable Cacao Production and Biodiversity Protection
Humane Society International (HSI), 2013
Handout in English and Spanish

This handout summarizes Humane Society International’s (HSI) work on projects under the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program in Central America and the Dominican Republic over the last eight years. HSI’s projects seek to engage many different stakeholders in a collaborative effort to improve animal welfare, conserve natural resources and increase livelihoods.

Alianzas de Producción Más Limpia con el Sector Privado El Salvador & Guatemala
World Environment Center, 2011
Folleto en español

De Octubre de 2008 a Septiembre de 2010, como parte del programa de desempeño ambiental del sector privado de CAFTA-DR, y bajo un acuerdo de cooperación con el Buró de Oceános, Medio Ambiente y Ciencia (OES, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, el World Environment Center (WEC), promovió el desarrollo económico a través del fortalecimiento de las capacidades de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMEs) para producir bienes y servicios de manera sostenible y ambientalmente responsable en El Salvador y Guatemala.

Turismo en Paso del Istmo: Recommenciones para rótulos de carretera desde San Juan del Sur hasta Ostional y paneles interpretativos en el Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor
US Forest Service, in collaboration with the Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales & others, 2009
Informe Técnico, en español

Evaluation of current road signage in the Nicaraguan wildlife refuge, La Flor, and recommendations to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, NGOs and communities for reaching conservation and sustainable development goals.  Design recommendations for visitor information and interpretative panels for the refuge.  Specifications, examples and recommended locations.  Photographs, maps and other graphics.

Plan de Uso Público—Reserva Natural Cerro Datanlí-El Diablo
US Forest Service and Alianza Mesoamericana de Ecoturismo, in collaboration with Local Communities and the Asociación La Cuculmeca, with the participation of the Minsterio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales, governmental agencies and business associations, 2008
Informe Técnico,
en español

Presents a plan for developing ecotourism to position Datanlí-El Diablo as one of the principal ecotourism destinations in Nicaragua, a model for other natural areas and the focal point for developing appropriate tourism in northern Nicaragua. Envisions the plan as a tool for developing participative, practical and orderly tourism which complies with official rules and standards, guarantees conservation of the natural and social environment and, at the same time, permits income generation in the area  Maps, tables, architectural designs, photographs and other graphics.

Guía Visitante—Reserva Natural Cerro Datanlí-El Diablo
US Forest Service, Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales, Alianza Mesoamericana de Ecotourismo, Asociacón La Culcumaca and others
Panfleto,
en español

Provides background on the Reserve, which is located 135 kilometers from Managua, its flora and fauna and tourist facilities, services and activities, such as coffee tours, hiking, horseback riding and sightseeing.  Includes contact information for various communities and a web reference.  Photographs. 

Pathways to Prosperity in the Cocoa Value Chain
Lutheran World Relief, 2013
Handout in English and Spanish
This handout summarizes Lutheran World Relief’s (LWR) work on Pathways to Prosperity in the Cocoa Value Chain project pursuing the goals of the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas priorities of sustainable business practices and environmental cooperation in Central America. LWR’s project focuses on working with cocoa value chain in the region to foster inclusive growth, prosperity and social justice in El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Sustainable Agriculture: Strengthening Rural Livelihoods While Protecting the Environment
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science, 2009
Resumen del Proyecto, en inglés y español

Sustainable agriculture presents opportunities for protecting habitat and wildlife, while increasing the quality of life in Central American and Dominican rural farming communities. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science (OES) works with its grantees—TechnoServe, Humane Society International, and Rainforest Alliance—in Central America and the Dominican Republic to protect the environment while raising farmer income and increasing employment through improved productivity and crop quality.

Plan de Desarrollo Ecoturístico: Ruta Turística-Comunitaria del Pacífico Sur
US Forest Service and the Alianza Mesoamericana de Ecoturismo, with the participation of the Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales, the Mayor’s Office of San Juan del Sur, Local Communities and other organizations, 2009
Informe Técnico, en español

Presents a plan for developing ecotourism to position the Ruta Coumunitaria del Pacífico Sur as one of the principal ecotourism destinations in Nicaragua, a model for other regions and a focal point for developing appropriate tourism in southern Nicaragua. Envisions the plan as a tool for developing participative, practical and orderly tourism which complies with official rules and standards, guarantees conservation of the natural and social environment and, at the same time, permits income generation in the area.  Maps, tables, architectural designs, photographs and other graphics.

Checklist of the Birds of Guatemala
Mesa Nacional de Aviturismo, 2008
Libro, en inglés y español

First official checklist of the over 700 species of birds in Guatemala. Originally published in 2007, through the efforts of a public private partnership of government organizations, NGOs and private businesses supported by resources from CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation. The 2008 revised edition was published immediately afterwards, with printing paid by private sponsors and NGOs. Copies available online and at various bird watching points.

Guía Visitante—Ruta del Sur
US Forest Service, Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales
Panfleto, en español

Provides background on the Ruta del Sur, which consists of nine rural communities and La Flor, a wildlife refuge, located on the Pacific Coast, 145 kilometers from Managua. Notes the area’s flora and fauna, notably the Paslama turtles which come to shore in massive numbers to lay their eggs on the beaches; and attractions and tourist services, such as camping, beach-going, hiking, horseback riding, sport fishing and tours in pangas and kayaks, as well as lodging and food. Photographs.