Founded in 2003, Osa Conservation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the globally significant biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula.
They protect Osa’s natural ecosystems by:
Creating biological corridors for Osa’s wildlife
Connecting habitat between Corcovado National Park, Piedras Blancas National Park and the Terraba-Sierpe National Wetlands and incorporating them into the Osa Wildlife Refuge
Managing and protecting the Osa National Wildlife Refuge
Supporting the monitoring and protection of the Terraba-Sierpe National Wetlands, Golfo Dulce and other important marine ecosystems
Building successful models for private conservation
Restoring damaged and degraded ecosystems
They engage society in environmental stewardship by:
Promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable local economic opportunities
Raising environmental awareness in the communities
Collaborating with ecotourism businesses to engage Osa visitors in conservation and best practices
Leveraging mass media to create awareness of the importance of protecting the Osa
Shifting local and national policies and decision making toward ecological sustainability
They promote the scientific understanding of environmental issues by:
Hosting and supporting scientists and researchers from around the world
Cataloguing species and monitoring ecosystem health
Developing and implementing sound ecological management techniques
Disseminating ecological knowledge and best practices
Training and educating the next generation of citizen scientists
They build support systems for long-term sustainability in Osa by:
Providing world-class research and education facilities and services
Maintaining an enduring and adaptable conservation institution
Employing world-class information management systems for conservation
Developing and applying innovative methods for environmental monitoring and protection
Building strategic partnerships and alliances for conservation
