Phase Two of Tech4Nature Project Launched to Protect Jaguars in Mexico

Tech4Nature's Second Phase Launch in Mexico

The Tech4Nature 2025 summit recently took place in Mérida, Mexico, where key partnerships were forged to advance wildlife conservation. The second phase of the Tech4Nature initiative, spearheaded by Huawei in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), local government entities, and conservation partners, focuses on bolstering protections for jaguars in the Dzilam de Bravo state reserve. This summit highlighted the increasing need for innovative technological solutions to address pressing environmental challenges, particularly the impacts of climate change on biodiversity.

Dr. Marina Robles García, deputy minister for biodiversity and environmental recovery at Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, emphasized the deteriorating state of ecosystems in Mexico — 42% are facing various degrees of degradation. She underscored the importance of monitoring and restoration, urging collaborative efforts between science, technology, and community engagement to achieve meaningful conservation outcomes.

The Tech4Nature program, a global partnership launched in 2020, aligns with Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative and the IUCN Green List, aiming to enhance the success of conservation through technological innovations. Joaquín Díaz Mena, governor of Yucatán state, commented on the need for a collaborative vision that goes beyond goodwill or isolated policies. He advocated for integrating science and technology with committed governance to enhance conservation efforts effectively.

Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the jaguar is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. In its initial phase, the project has already installed 60 audio devices and more than 20 camera traps in the Dzilam de Bravo reserve. Using advanced artificial intelligence models, the system identifies species vocalizations and images, successfully confirming the presence of nine jaguars and 147 different species as of April 2025.

The second phase aims to gather data about the jaguar population's distribution and provide data-driven insights to inform management decisions, thereby fostering the creation of a biological corridor in the region. The summit brought together experts, scientists, and conservation leaders from around the globe to discuss technological advancements and strategies for biodiversity protection.

Tao Jingwen, Huawei's board director and head of the sustainable development committee, highlighted the role of digital technologies in streamlining biodiversity conservation and enabling quicker, more targeted actions by governments and conservationists. He called upon additional partners to join the Tech4Nature initiative, promoting digital tools as a collective asset for global ecosystem protection.

Beyond Mexico, the summit explored Tech4Nature programs in Brazil, China, Spain, Kenya, and Turkey, demonstrating the adaptability of digital technology and AI analytics to meet the diverse needs of various ecosystems.

Looking ahead, phase two of the Tech4Nature project in Brazil will assess the impacts of climate change on Marajó Island by monitoring mangrove crabs as indicators of ecosystem health. China aims to foster the recovery of the critically endangered Hainan gibbon, with just 42 individuals remaining, using digital solutions and data analytics. Spain's initiative focuses on the booted eagle in the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Nature Park, leveraging technology to analyze visitor impacts on eagle reproductive success. Kenya will enhance monitoring in protected marine areas, addressing illegal fishing and tourism pressures while tracking fish species essential for coral survival. In Turkey, a pioneering collaboration among NGOs, the private sector, and government will evaluate biodiversity conservation efforts concerning large mammals in designated pilot locations.

The Tech4Nature 2025 summit reaffirmed the necessity of collaboration among the tech sector, NGOs, government agencies, scientific communities, and local individuals, setting a new precedent for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. As part of the long-term TECH4ALL initiative, Huawei aims to enable digital inclusivity and sustainability through innovative technologies and partnerships, emphasizing the vital role of nature in sustainable development decisions.

For more information on Tech4Nature, visit Huawei Tech4ALL and learn about ongoing and future conservation projects worldwide.