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What is the ACGAP?
Learn about our history and who we are
The Association of Management Committees of Protected Areas of the Chaco-Chiquitania-Pantanal-Amazon (ACGAPCHCHPA) It was founded in November 2013 as a collective response to strengthen the management and protection of protected areas. ACGAP brings together management committees, local communities and key stakeholders with the purpose of ensuring sustainability and active participation in the planning and conservation of Bolivia's natural and cultural heritage.
Organizational Structure
He Association Directory, The governing body, comprised of positions such as President, Vice President, Secretary, and several members, has been a crucial pillar for coordination and representation. Over the years, the Association has promoted the formal establishment of both existing and new management committees and has fostered training activities and specific meetings with the established committees.
In 2024, through the 7th major workshop and the election of the Association's new Board of Directors, the process of reorganizing and updating committee data culminated in a detailed mapping of protected area governance, identifying its legal framework, current status, new allied stakeholders, and governance needs. This effort aims to strengthen the Association's institutional structure, facilitating collaboration among protected areas and stakeholders.
Our Mission
Coordinate y coordinate efforts between Management Committees, local communities and allied actors to implement effective actions for the management, monitoring and conservation of protected areas, strengthening capacities and promoting active participation in the planning and protection of natural and cultural heritage.
Our Vision
To be a leading platform in environmental and social governance in the Chaco, Chiquitania, Pantanal and Amazonia, integrating Management Committees, local communities, government authorities and key actors for the protection and sustainable management of protected areas, consolidating a supportive and articulated network that promotes the conservation of natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
Our Values
Unity and Solidarity
To promote collaboration and mutual support between Management Committees and stakeholders to address common challenges.
Sustainability
Promote responsible and sustainable practices in the management and conservation of protected areas.
Inclusive Participation
Ensure the active representation of local communities, indigenous peoples, governments and organizations in decision-making.
Transparency
Act with clarity, integrity, and responsibility in all governance actions and processes.
Respect for Diversity
To value and protect the cultural, social and natural wealth of the territories in the region.