The Argentine Chaco

08 Sep 2023

The Argentine Chaco, facing rapid deforestation, showcases three key initiatives:

Tantanacuy Reserve: This 2,500-hectare private reserve, amid illegal clearing, protects native forests and supports ecotourism activities. It also collaborates with the Jaguar Project to conserve the region's threatened species.
El Cachapé Haven: A unique livestock approach allows natural pastures to thrive without introducing foreign species. The refuge focuses on sustainability and minimal intervention, highlighting the need for awareness and government support.
Chaco Eco-Token: An innovative financial tool that harnesses cryptocurrencies to attract international investments for environmental services, combating illegal deforestation and improving surveillance systems.

These initiatives represent hope for the endangered Gran Chaco region, emphasising conservation, sustainable practices, and innovative finance for its survival.

About the authors

Julián Reingold

Born in 1988, Julian holds a BA in Sociology (UBA) and an MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development (UCL). His investigative climate solutions work has been focused on ecosystem services, energy transitions and climate justice movements. Contributor to Mongabay, Jacobin, Le Monde Diplomatique, El País, VICE and Revista Anfibia, among others. He has been a fellow of GRID-Arendal, Earth Journalism Network, One Earth Initiative and Climate Tracker. His work in environmental photography has been recognized by UNESCO. Based in between Athens and Buenos Aires.

Twitter: @jrein88

Instagram: @julianreingold

Web: https://julianreingold.wordpress.com

Ignacio Conese

Born in 1985, Ignacio is a bilingual (Spanish-English) storyteller and photographer from Córdoba, Argentina. His stories and reportages of different social and environmental issues have been published by outlets such as VICE, El País, TRT World, Letras Libres, LAND, and Mongabay among others. Based in Córdoba, Argentina.

Twitter: @i_conese

Instagram: @ignacioconese

Web: https://iconese.ar/

Status: Completed

Type: Investigative Journalism Grants

Author: Julián Reingold, Ignacio Conese

Year of publication: 2023

Publisher: Mongabay

Tags: Investigative Environmental Journalism