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Welcome
Iwokrama continues to grow, progress, excel, research and reach out!
Learn about what we've been doing recently by reading the articles here and following the web site links within them for more information.
New Opportunities for
Guyana at Jacksonville Zoo
- Over 100,000 people visited the Zoo`s new exhibit and
learned about Iwokrama and the Rupununi
- Local crafts sold at the zoo see like "hotcakes"
[FULL STORY]
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Collaborative Agreement a First in Guyana
- Iwokrama and North Rupununi District Development Board`s MOU is first of its kind in Guyana
- Formalises already successful collaboration between communities and Iwokrama
- Paves way for agreements on resource use, intellectual property rights and benefits sharing
[FULL STORY]
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Strong Financial Support for Iwokrama Continues
- UK provides £100,000 for fundraising infrastructure
- WWF-Guiana Shield grants US$50,000 for timber
- National Audubon Society committed US$30,000 for ecological monitoring [FULL STORY]
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New Base Camp Opens at Turtle Mountain
- New accommodations at Turtle Mountain
- A new major facility for large groups
[FULL STORY]
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News and Updates from the Board of Trustees
- Winston Cox named interim Chairman
- Three new standing committees established
- Fundraising now a major focus of the Board
[FULL STORY]
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WWF-Guianas Supports Iwokrama Timber
- One year agreement provides US$50,000 for Iwokrama`s certification of timber operations
- Will ensure entrepreneurs can produce certified timber for lucrative, growing markets worldwide
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New York and North Rupununi Students Connect
- Pen pal program opens new avenues for learning about conservation and other cultures
- New York school launches new web site as part of its Giant Otter conservation strategy
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Collaboration for Georgetown-Lethem Road
- Dramatic increase in road usage causes need for enhanced collaborative management
- Iwokrama joins Government to improve safety and reduce ecological impacts
- Rangers become Supernumerary Constables [FULL STORY]
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Wetlands Research Project Develops Local Skills
- Course in wetland and riverine monitoring techniques for 30 community researchers
- Trainees will work for two years and were actively involved in project`s first phase
[FULL STORY]
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North Rupununi Tourism Association
- Tourism service providers, local communities and Iwokrama join forces for regional tourism
- First actions include Tourism Operator manual and joint marketing and public relations strategy
- Bina Hill to be the central point for coordination of communications, bookings and scheduling
[FULL STORY]
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New Email and Internet Service for Bina Hill
- New communication resources for the NRDDB
- Will assist in role as a hub of training and tourism [FULL STORY]
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