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WBA Progress Narrative Report Q4 2021 Progress report on WBA's activities in Quarter 4 of 2021
Progress Report Q2 2019 Progress report on WBA's activites in quarter two of 2019.
Progress Report Q1 2019 Progress report on WBA's activites in quarter one of 2019.
Progress Report Q3 2019 Progress report on WBA's activities in quarter three of 2019.
Progress report Q4-2019 Progress report on WBA's activites in quarter four of 2019
WBA Annual Report 2021 Annual report on WBA's activities, impact and finances of 2021.
WBA Progress Narrative Report Q2 2021 Progress report on WBA's activities in Quarter 2 of 2021
WBA: to build a movement to measure and incentivise business impact towards a sustainable future that works for everyone. The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) was launched in 2018 because we believed that there needs to be real change in the way that business impact is measured to boost motivation and stimulate action for a sustainable future for everyone.

WBA identified seven transformations that need to take place to put society and the worldwide economy on a more sustainable path to achieve the SDGs. To turn these transformations into action, WBA develops in close collaboration with the Alliance a series of benchmarks assessing 2,000 of the world’s most influential companies, ranking and measuring them on their contributions to the SDGs.
WBA Progress Narrative Report Q3 2021 Progress report on WBA's activities in Quarter 3 of 2021
Scaling, strengthening and sustaining 
corporate accountability for the SDGs Progress report (from now on called Impact Journey) on WBA's activities in Quarter 1 of 2022
WBA Progress Narrative Report Q1 2021 Progress report on WBA's activities in Quarter 1 of 2021
SAVING A CRUCIAL GATEWAY TO SOUTH AMERIC The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and adjacent Serrana de Perij in northernmost Colombia are highly biodiverse, isolated mountains located on the Caribbean coast. In fact, 132 migratory bird species entering South America pass through these two mountains including the Cerulean, Golden-winged and Canada Warblers (CERW, GWWA, CAWA). The El Dorado ProAves Reserve (3465ac) helps protect the northwestern spur of the Sierra Nevada while the Chamicero de Perij ProAves Reserve (1,851ac) protects the highest peaks of the Serrana de Perij - two montane forest refuges that are vital for migratory birds during migration and wintering periods. Both reserves have faced tremendous challenges of illegal invasions and habitat degradation during the COVID-19 pandemic. ProAves will secure and consolidate the protection and restoration of these two critical bird reserves in the Sierra Nevada and Perij. They will protect 5,316 acres of NMB habitatand restore a total of 944 acres from former pasturelands and degraded forest to intact forest to expand habitat for the focal species. They will monitor CERW and GWWA populations at the reserve, ensure proper local law enforcement to prevent illegal activities that could harm migratory birds, and raise awareness about the plight of these species through public outreach campaigns.
PROTECTION & MONITORING OF CERULEAN & GO Colombia has the richest bird diversity in the world with 193 Neotropical migrants from North America. Owing to its strategic geographical position, almost all flyway corridors from North and Central America to South America pass through Colombia. Forty-seven Neotropical migrant species of conservation concern are found in Colombia. Importantly, Colombia holds globally significant wintering populations of two of these species: the Cerulean Warbler and Golden-winged Warbler. This project will benefit cerulean and golden-winged warbler habitat in Colombia by acquiring over 9,000 acres, conducting management, monitoring and restoration activities in tropical forests, as well as restoring forested acres and training staff.
Participative Strategies for the Conservation of Primate Populations in the Sierra Nevada and the Biogeographic Choc Region Peru is a source and conduit for wildlife trafficking of many species listed as threatened with extinction or vulnerable to future extinction. From 2009 to 2012, Perus wildlife agency (SERFOR) registered 13,033 confiscated wildlife (approximately 3,258 per year). Only a small number of wildlife confiscated by the authorities is rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitats and the available rescue centers operate on a not-for-profit basis with little to no support from the local governments. This project will contribute to the implementation of Perus National Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking by working on the front-lines in a region where there are important transit and interdiction points for wildlife trafficking, and the regional environmental authority has made progress in their wildlife control efforts with the support of the Urku Center due to its community-based environmental activities with indigenous communities and its work with rescuing, rehabilitating and reintroducing confiscated wildlife. Specific activities include updating and implementing the Centers management plan and wildlife protocols; training for staff on improved wildlife rehabilitation and reintroduction practices; training for wildlife authorities on wildlife handling procedures; and a public awareness campaign on the impacts of wildlife trafficking in the region.
Wildlife Without Borders-Western Hemisphere Project activities will 1) reduce the buying and selling of illegal Hawksbill products in Colombia through research on and engagement with local fishermen, commercial establishments, and tourist groups; 2) improve the capacity of government agencies to regulate, seize, and report illegal Hawksbill trade and products; and 3) secure funds allocated by the Colombian government to address this issue at a national level.
COLOMBIA CARIBBEAN COAST PROTECTED AREAS Implement a monitoring program to strengthen the capabilities of park rangers in monitoring and research of shorebirds and their habitats to ensure that shorebird population information is integrated into the management and implementation process of the protected areas along the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
ASSESSING HAWKSBILL FORAGING POPULATION AND IMPROVING LOCAL CAPACITIES IN THE UTRIA NATIONAL PARK, COLOMBIAN PACIFIC The purpose of this project is to assess and protect an East Pacific hawksbill foraging population and build capacity of the Utria National Park (NP) staff to continue monitoring and protecting this population. Activities include: (1) conducting standardized in-water surveys in the NP for five consecutive days, four times during the first year and three times the second year, to determine abundance and size classes; (2) training workshops with NP authorities in techniques to continue the surveys of this foraging population; (3) conducting outreach meetings with local communities with a focus on sustainable tourism so they understand the practical and economic value of protecting this foraging population; and (4) working with NP authorities to update its management plan to include protection actions for the sea turtle population
EMPOWERING THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OF CALLE SANTA ROSA TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF THE GOLDEN POISON FROG RESERVE IN SOUTHWESTERN COLOMBIA. The Golden Poison Frog Reserve is located in the Tumbes-Choco-Magdalena region, a world.renowned biodiversity hotspot in Colombia. Not only is it a critical habitat for the endemic and.endangered Golden Poison Frog, it also hosts a variety of other threatened species such as the Great.Currasow, Pumas and Jaguars. The perara Sia pidara indigenous community was granted the .collective ownership and autonomy to manage the Reserve and surrounding territories in 1995..However, they have never had the needed support, capacity, knowledge, or tools to protect their.territories in response to the habitat loss and degradation caused by illegal logging, gold mining, illicit.crop and agricultural encroachments, poaching and wildlife trafficking by outsiders. The purpose of.this project is to support the protection of the Reserve and its inhabitants by building the capacity of.the community to manage and protect their own forests. Specific activities include the creation of a.community-driven, protected area management plan for the Reserve; strengthening the community.ranger program; developing ecotourism practices; and conducting an analysis of alternative sources of.economic support for the community, such as payments for environmental services and sustainable.agribusiness.
Establishing the GRECO: a depredation response team to co-manage predator impact on livestock in Colombia The purpose of this project is to establish a response team (GRECO Grupo de Respuesta al Conflicto) to address conflicts between humans and large felids in the Magdalena Medio in the tropical Andes of Colombia. Project activities will be carried out in close collaboration with the Federacin Nacional de Ganaderos de Colombia (FEDEGAN), the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, and four Local Environmental Authorities (Corporacin Autnoma Regionales (CARs) de Antioquia, Santander, Cesar, and Boyac). Workshops will be conducted to train two CAR representatives from each region to diagnose local depredation conflicts, follow-up procedures for wild felid attacks on livestock, and anti-predatory techniques. Additional workshops will be conducted with members of the FEDEGAN to support the implementation of anti-predatory techniques and overall conservation efforts.
CONSERVING MIGRATING RAPTORS COLOMBIA TH The aim of this project is to implement conservation awareness and actions for raptor migrants in Colombia and to strengthen local raptor appreciation through education and outreach, and through the development of two count sites to collect scientific data of raptor migration upon which to base practical and effective international conservation efforts. By training local students and conservationists in raptor identification, we seek to encourage them to continue efforts in the future and promote in-country appreciation and awareness of migratory raptors and their journey.
Proyecto Titi efforts to expand our sustainable development programs to foster Cotton-Top Tamarin conservation Colombia The Recipient will enter into a two-year cooperative agreement with the Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and Caribbean (WWB-LAC) program to expand its sustainable development activities (Tit Ventures) to 6 new rural communities where Proyecto Tit has been implementing the environmental education programs (CARTITILLA and Conservation Clubs) in local schools. The Recipient will: 1) conduct introductory sessions and training events on how the various Tit Ventures products can be made to reduce the extraction of forest resources in Cotton-top Tamarin habitat; 2) evaluate the implementation of conservation related behaviors between students who have adult family members who are involved in Tit Ventures and those who do not; and 3) provide follow-up training in conservation issues and marketing and sales to current Tit Ventures artisans.
STRENGTHENING CAPACITIES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ADDRESS THE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFICKING OF ENDANGERED AMPHIBIANS IN WESTERN COLOMBIA Funds under this award are to be used for (1) Improving capacity among authorities to manage the international trafficking of amphibians, through developing coordination protocols, analyzing regulations (to inform training), training enforcement officials, and other coordination activities; (2) improving detection of international trafficking of amphibians originated in the Pacific region of Valle del Cauca department, through a trade analysis and training; and (3) increasing stakeholder action and support to combat trafficking through awareness raising on the ecological and legal implications of amphibian trafficking.
CREATING MORE BIRD-FRIENDLY AGROECOSYSTEMS Colombia plays a key role for many neotropical migratory birds. However, with more than 70% of original forest cover in the tropical Andes already reduced, there is growing recognition that preservation of natural habitats in the tropical Andean forest zone must be coupled with sound management of working landscapes, as this is where most remnants of natural forest are found. The project's goal is to contribute to creating more bird friendly agroecosystems in working landscapes in the Inter-Andean slopes of Cauca Valley of Colombia. This goal will be met by aiding in providing habitats and maintaining landscape connectivity and working together within local communities to plan for bird friendly spaces within working landscapes. Specifically, the grantee will work with local farmers who will build and maintain a native plants nursery in each location selected. Likewise, local community will be involved in workshops and meetings that educate farmers and their families how to design bird friendly gardens, and other bird-friendly practices. ..Species that will benefit include: yellow-billed cuckoo, olive-sided flycatcher, eastern wood-pewee, Acadian flycatcher, barn swallow, Swainson's thrush, golden-winged warbler, cerulean warbler, Canada warbler, Blackburnian warbler, black-and-white warbler, mourning warbler, summer tanager and rose-breasted grosbeak.....
PROTECTION & MONITORING OF CERULEAN & GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLERS IN COLUMBIA Colombia has the richest bird diversity in the world with 193 Neotropical migrants from North America. Owing to its strategic geographical position, almost all flyway corridors from North and Central America to South America pass through Colombia. Forty-seven Neotropical migrant species of conservation concern are found in Colombia. Importantly, Colombia holds globally significant wintering populations of two of these species: the Cerulean Warbler and Golden-winged Warbler. This project will benefit cerulean and golden-winged warbler habitat in Colombia by acquiring over 9,000 acres, conducting management, monitoring and restoration activities in tropical forests, as well as restoring forested acres and training staff.
PROTECTING SHOREBIRD HABITATS IN COLOMBI Marine Protected Areas (MPA) networks are cornerstones of biodiversity preservation, however, few are effectively connected and managed to preserve critical habitats for Neotropical migratory shorebirds. Partners will improve the quality of migratory shorebird habitats in the network of MPAs in the Pacific Coast of Colombia, part of the Pacific Americas Migratory Flyway, aiming to enhance protection and management of one important Ramsar site: the Delta of San Juan River. They will: 1) establish a new regional MPA located in the Delta of the San Juan River (approx. 70,000 Ha); 2) support the implementation of the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) by the regional environmental authority CODECHOCO to strengthen law enforcement in the new MPA; and 3) design and implement a shorebird participative monitoring program in the Delta of the San Juan River. By expanding the coastal areas under legal protection and enhancing management effectiveness, partners will conserve well connected shorebird habitats in the Colombian Pacific coast, thus implementing important actions of the national and regional Pacific Americas Shorebird Conservation Strategy...
West Hemisphere Branch-International Grants Proyecto Titi efforts to expand our sustainable development programs to foster Cotton-Top Tamarin conservation Colombia
ASSESSING HAWKSBILL FORAGING POPULATION AND IMPROVING LOCAL CAPACITIES IN THE UTRIA NATIONAL PARK, COLOMBIAN PACIFIC The purpose of this project is to assess and protect an East Pacific hawksbill foraging population and build capacity of the Utria National Park (NP) staff to continue monitoring and protecting this population. Activities include: (1) conducting standardized in-water surveys in the NP for five consecutive days, four times during the first year and three times the second year, to determine abundance and size classes; (2) training workshops with NP authorities in techniques to continue the surveys of this foraging population; (3) conducting outreach meetings with local communities with a focus on sustainable tourism so they understand the practical and economic value of protecting this foraging population; and (4) working with NP authorities to update its management plan to include protection actions for the sea turtle population.
Implementing depredation management strategies on human-jaguar conflict in Colombia Project activities will reduce depredation of cattle by jaguars through the implementation of successful and new techniques of depredation management on two pilot ranches in the llanos region which were chosen based on jaguar presence, history of depredation, and the owners willingness to manage their cattle and collect data for testing and monitoring purposes. Donated San Martinero bulls, a breed known to repel jaguars, will be mixed with regular cattle stock to evaluate the decrease in depredation; establish Creole cattle breeds as a management strategy for avoiding human-jaguar conflict; build local capacity in best practices, ranching techniques, and conflict avoidance; and engage local and regional stakeholders in supporting overall jaguar conservation.
Building capacity for community-based conservation of the Eastern Pacific Leatherback in the Darien Gap of Colombia and Panama: Phase 2 : 1) conduct training workshops for local community monitoring teams; 2) lead patrols to quantify and protect leatherback nesting acitivities on key nesting beaches of Gato beach (Panama) and Jurado beach (Colombia); and 3) facilitate bi-National collaboration through meetings with NGOs and governmental institutions with both countries.
RESTORING CAUCA VALLEY The mosaic of wetlands and forests of the Cauca Valley landscape of Colombia provide crucial habitat for a multitude of Neotropical migrants who depend on this habitat for their annual survival including 9.5% and 5.8% of global populations of Cerulean Warbler and Canada Warbler, respectively. More specifically for this proposal, the valley's wetlands are critical for the conservation of several migratory shorebirds and waterbirds including 6% of the Spotted Sandpiper population. Only 10% of the natural ecosystems remain, with 90% lost to agriculture and urban expansion. This project will work to reverse the declines of natural areas and increase habitat availability for migratory birds initially focusing on the valley floor restoring riparian buffer habitats and creating artificial wetlands. Specifically, this project will: (1) Reclaim and restore 75-150 ha of productive lands from sugar cane production; (2) create over 700 ha of artificial wetlands through sugar-rice-sugar crop rotation; and (3) grow a conservation constituency to better support migratory bird conservation in the departments of Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda and Caldas.
CREATING A HABITAT CORRIDOR FOR NMBS IN The long-term goal of this project is to restore and manage key wintering habitat areas in the coffee growing region of the Caldas department in the Central Andes of Colombia for the Cerulean, Golden-winged, and Canada Warblers. Coffee plantations are recognized as a main habitat type for migratory bird species, and the Central Andes contain multiple focal areas for these three target species, leading American Bird Conservancy to develop the Central Andes BirdScape. The objectives of this proposal include: advancing the BirdScape conservation strategy; increasing native coverage and habitat connectivity; implementing environmentally sustainable coffee production systems; monitoring our project's success; and raising local awareness about Neotropical Migratory Birds and the importance of healthy habitat corridors.
ASSESSING HAWKSBILL FORAGING POPULATION AND IMPROVING LOCAL CAPACITIES IN THE UTRIA NATIONAL PARK, COLOMBIAN PACIFIC The purpose of this project is to assess and protect an East Pacific hawksbill foraging population and.build capacity of the Utria National Park (NP) staff to continue monitoring and protecting this population..Activities include: (1) conducting standardized in-water surveys in the NP for five consecutive days, four.times during the first year and three times the second year, to determine abundance and size classes; (2).training workshops with NP authorities in techniques to continue the surveys of this foraging population;.(3) conducting outreach meetings with local communities with a focus on sustainable tourism so they.understand the practical and economic value of protecting this foraging population; and (4) working with.NP authorities to update its management plan to include protection actions for the sea turtle population.
Strengthening Capacities and Law Enforcement to Address the International Trafficking of Endangered Amphibians in Western Colombia for (1) Improving capacity among authorities to manage the international trafficking of amphibians, through developing coordination protocols, analyzing regulations (to inform training), training enforcement officials, and other coordination activities; (2) improving detection of international trafficking of amphibians originated in the Pacific region of Valle del Cauca department, through a trade analysis and training; and (3) increasing stakeholder action and support to combat trafficking through awareness raising on the ecological and legal implications of amphibian trafficking.
Building capacity for community-based conservation of the Eastern Pacific Leatherback in the.Darien Gap of Colombia and Panama The recipient will ; 1) provide technicatl training to local community members for monitoring and conservation of sea turtles; 2) identify and record leatherback nesting activity at index sites in the Darien Gap region; and 3) conduct outreach and education with local communities
SAVING A CRUCIAL GATEWAY TO SOUTH AMERIC Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a highly biodiverse, isolated mountain range located along the country's .northern Caribbean coast that serves as a critical wintering and stopover site for 132 species of migratory birds .entering South America. This includes two of the world's most threatened migrant landbirds: the Cerulean Warbler .(CERW) and Golden-winged Warbler (GWWA). The CERW and GWWA depend on tropical forests at protected .locations such as the El Dorado Reserve within the Sierra Nevada for their survival during annual migration. .Unfortunately, important habitat throughout the region is quickly being destroyed. Following decades of uncontrolled .colonization and agricultural expansion, only 15% of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta's original vegetation remains .unaltered. Through this proposal during 2019-2020, partners will protect two new properties that will grow and help .to consolidate El Dorado Reserve by 529 acres, all of which will need habitat restoration. They will ensure the .ongoing protection and management of 2,985 acres at El Dorado Reserve, thereby safeguarding vital stopover and .wintering locations - particularly for populations of CERW and GWWA.