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Huawei Launches Phase Two of Tech4Nature in Mexico

In a significant step towards wildlife protection, Huawei, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and local partners, recently initiated the second phase of the Tech4Nature Jaguar Protection Project during the 2025 Tech4Nature Summit held in Mexico. This project is dedicated to safeguarding jaguars located in the Dzilam de Bravo State Protected Area and examining the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

The launch event was graced by key stakeholders including representatives from the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Yucatán State Government. Dr. Marina Robles García, the Deputy Minister for Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration, highlighted the urgency of addressing the degradation that threatens 42% of Mexico's ecosystems. "This solution includes numerous restoration and monitoring efforts, but it signifies something even more crucial—through this partnership, we are witnessing real progress," she expressed.

The Tech4Nature initiative, which began in 2020, aims to leverage technological innovation to enhance conservation successes globally. Joaquín Díaz Mena, Governor of Yucatán, emphasized the need for a shared vision in nature conservation strategies, declaring, "Today we celebrate a vision that recognizes that protecting nature can no longer rely solely on good intentions or isolated policies. We require science, technology, empowered communities, and committed governments."

Currently classified as near threatened on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and fragmentation, jaguars are a key focus of this project. The first phase saw the installation of 60 acoustic devices and over 20 camera traps within the protected area, operating artificial intelligence to identify species based on audio and visual data. By April 2025, this system had successfully identified 147 species and confirmed the presence of nine jaguars in the area.

The second phase is set to concentrate on gathering data related to the distribution of jaguar populations, supporting decision-making processes, and improving management of the protected area through data-driven insights. The 2025 Tech4Nature Summit brought together experts, scientists, and conservation leaders from around the globe to discuss technological advancements in nature conservation.

Tao Jingwen, a director at Huawei, remarked, "Digital technology makes biodiversity conservation much more efficient, aiding governments and advocates to take quicker, more targeted actions." He urged more partners to join the Tech4Nature initiative, aiming to make digital technology a collaborative tool in the conservation of global ecosystems.

During the summit, projects from countries like Brazil, China, Spain, Kenya, and Turkey were examined, showcasing how digital technologies and AI analytics could be tailored to meet the specific needs of diverse ecosystems.

Úrsula Parrilla, Director of IUCN Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean's Regional Office (ORMACC), expressed excitement for the second phase of this partnership, anticipating transformative changes for species, ecosystems, and societies across six countries. She added, "We are contributing to global goals aimed at integrating technology into large-scale conservation and placing nature at the heart of sustainable development decision-making processes."

The second phase of the Tech4Nature project encompasses various critical initiatives:

• - Brazil will investigate climate change's impacts on Marajó Island, tracking mangrove crabs as indicators of ecosystem health.
• - China aims to monitor and support the resurgence of the critically endangered Hainan gibbon using digital solutions and AI analytics.
• - In Spain, the project focuses on the Bonelli's eagle within the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park, utilizing digital technology to analyze the effects of park visitors on the eagle's breeding success.
• - Kenya plans to enhance monitoring of the marine areas and coral reefs in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park to combat illegal fishing and tourism pressures while tracking parrotfish vital for coral survival.
• - Meanwhile, Turkey is pioneering a collaboration between NGOs, the private sector, and the government to assess biodiversity conservation efforts, focusing on large mammals like the red deer and wild goat across two pilot regions.

The 2025 Tech4Nature Summit was a testament to the collaborative efforts among the technology sector, NGOs, governments, academic institutions, and local communities, showcasing a new paradigm for biodiversity and ecosystem protection. With initiatives like TECH4ALL, Huawei is dedicated to fostering digital inclusivity and sustainability through innovative technology partnerships. For more information on TECH4ALL, visit the Huawei website.

For further insights about the Tech4Nature project, explore Tech4Nature's page.