Our Story
The Latin American/Caribbean Regional Group was adopted by the CRC in 2019 and is formed by representatives of different organizations from Latin American and Caribbean countries to share information across the region, and/or in a shared language mostly in Spanish.
The group fosters cooperation, collaboration, interaction, and communication among its constituents and meets bi-monthly to report progress and share experiences.
Geographical Area of Focus: Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Restoration in the Region
Coral restoration efforts have long been underway throughout the region, in part due to the precipitous decline in reefs in the area. In the Caribbean and Latin America, coral restoration efforts have significantly expanded through partnerships involving governments, NGOs, local communities, and the private sector. Key focuses include outplanting and propagation of coral fragments, regional restoration planning, engaging communities in conservation, conducting research and monitoring, advocating for supportive policies, and developing resilience strategies against climate change. These efforts aim to restore coral reefs, enhance biodiversity, and build local capacity for long-term reef conservation.
Our Priorities
The areas of focus are collecting and highlighting research and restoration efforts from Latin America. Accomplishments, lessons learned, and strategies for regional interventions (i.e. bleaching stress) are commonly discussed within the group.
What we are working on
During the 14th ICRS in Bremen in 2022, the group hosted a special session of Coral Reef Restoration Advancements in the Caribbean and Tropical Pacific and continues to stay connected on the latest developments in coral restoration practice via topical webinars.
The group had a robust presence at the Reef Futures 2024 conference.
Recently the group held an in-person meeting during the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) Meeting in Puerto Rico, 2025.
Members from the Latin America/Caribbean Regional Group at Reef Futures 2024
Victor Galvan
Co-Chair
Global Head of Nature and Nature Based Solutions
Wave of Change
Johanna Calle Triviño, PhD
Co-Chair
Science Coordinator Wave of Change
Meet the Latin America/Caribbean Regional Group Leadership Team
The Latin America/Caribbean Regional Group has over 100+ members and is actively collaborating with one another. They are always looking for new members!
