In the province of La Union in the northern Philippines, a project to convert poachers into guardians by providing training opportunities and rewards is proving effective.
In the La Mosquitia region of Honduras, a project that offers conservation rewards to local residents who used to poach nearly extinct macaw is successfully restoring the macaw population.
In many cases, poaching of wild animals is perpetrated by people without jobs to make a living. If government agencies and international organizations provide support to turn poachers into guardians, we can protect endangered species and alleviate poverty at the same time.
The backdrop of this work is an image of a watermelon that has been cut up.
