Organization | Pronatura Noreste | Toks GRG | Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda |
Birthplace | 1988, Mexico | 1971, Mexico | 1987, Mexico |
Geographic scope | Northeast Zone | Center - Bajio | Center - Bajio |
Organization type | Non-Governmental Organization | Private company | Private assistance institution |
General description | Mexican association focused on the northeast area that serves as a scientific institution focused on the preservation of the environment. | Private company with a corporate social responsibility department that influences productive projects in marginalized communities. | Mexican non-profit organization that focuses on protecting the Sierra Gorda natural area in Querétaro. |
Strategic approach | Environmental Protection | Community development/Support of productive projects | Environmental Protection/ Community Development |
Key projects | Protection of grasslands in the Chihuahua Desert, activities in the Laguna Madre to protect wetlands, sustainable livestock programs and awareness-raising efforts for citizens and companies. One of the largest reforestation programs in the world in conjunction with Coca Cola. | Mazahuas productive projects to produce granola and mole. Productive projects of women from the Sierra de Guanajuato to produce jam. Sierra Morena chocolate purchases from Oaxacan women and honey from the Amuzga Natives. | Sierra Gorda Land Center, National meeting of educators in management of Sierra Gorda, Projects to support communities for sustainable development. |
Funding sources | Donations from large corporations, donations from the public, government stipends and the Food & Wine Festival. | Private, derives from its own operations. | Contributions from companies, alliances, sale of carbon bonds, tourism companies and an annual membership program. |