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Launch of Tech4Nature Phase Two in Mexico

The Tech4Nature initiative has advanced to its second phase in Mexico, initiated at the recent Tech4Nature 2025 summit. This effort, led by Huawei in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and local collaborators, is set to reinforce jaguar protection in the Dzilam de Bravo state reserve while studying the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

Dr. Marina Robles García, Mexico's Deputy Minister for Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration, emphasized that 42% of the country’s ecosystems are experiencing some form of degradation, underscoring the urgency of the project. In collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Yucatán state government, the initiative aims to adopt a holistic approach to conservation that integrates science, technology, and community engagement.

Launched in 2020, Tech4Nature has become a key global partnership fostering innovative solutions for nature conservation through technology. During the summit, Joaquín Díaz Mena, Governor of Yucatán, noted that preserving nature cannot rely solely on good intentions or isolated policies; it requires a blend of scientific understanding, technological advancement, and strong governance.

Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, jaguars have been categorized as “near vulnerable” on the IUCN's Red List. The first phase of Tech4Nature established 60 audio devices and over 20 motion-activated cameras in the Dzilam de Bravo reserve, which, aided by AI algorithms, have successfully identified 147 species, including nine jaguars confirmed within the reserve's boundaries.

As the second phase commences, the focus will shift towards gathering data on jaguar population distribution and creating comprehensive analytics to inform decision-making processes and improve reserve management, thereby facilitating the establishment of biological corridors.

The summit gathered experts, scientists, and conservation leaders from around the world, who shared successful strategies and achievements in the realm of tech-based conservation. Tao Jingwen, Huawei’s board director and head of corporate sustainable development, remarked on the efficacy digital technologies bring to biodiversity conservation, echoing a call for more partners to join the Tech4Nature initiative to leverage digital tools for preserving global ecosystems.

In addition to Mexico's efforts, the second phase will also progress in Brazil, China, Spain, Kenya, and Turkey, showcasing how digital solutions and AI analytics can address specific ecological needs.

Future Initiatives

• - Brazil will explore climate change effects on Marajó Island and monitor mangrove crabs as ecosystem health indicators.
• - China utilizes digital networking solutions to track and support the rarest primate species, the Hainan gibbon.
• - Spain aims to protect the Bonelli Eagle in the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park through visitor impact analysis.
• - Kenya is committed to enhancing monitoring of marine protected areas and coral reefs in the Kisite-Mpunguti National Marine Park, addressing illegal fishing, tourism pressures, and parrotfish populations critical for coral survival.
• - Turkey is fostering innovative collaborations among NGOs, private sectors, and government entities to assess biodiversity protection efforts focusing on large mammals, such as European deer.

The Tech4Nature 2025 summit illustrated that unified action among the tech sector, NGOs, governments, academic institutions, and local communities is vital for developing a new paradigm in biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.

About TECH4ALL

TECH4ALL is Huawei’s long-term initiative to increase digital technology accessibility, aiming to enhance inclusivity and sustainable development through innovation and partnerships. To learn more about the initiative and its various programs, visit the TECH4ALL section on Huawei's website.

More information about the Tech4Nature project can be found at Huawei's website.
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