Join Rare for an insider’s look

How are Brazil’s mangrove guardians leading the fight to protect our planet’s future?

On December 9 at 12pm ET, join Rare leaders and a close circle of supporters for a private, live discussion from the frontlines of conservation, featuring impacts and storytelling from the Amazon coast.

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Meet the speakers

Expect firsthand impacts and a candid Q&A that puts you in the center of one of the world’s most biodiverse and at-risk ecosystems.

Jess Wandscheer

Manager, Development & Engagement, Rare Brazil

A seasoned frontline implementer, Jess will bring stories from the heart of the communities – highlighting resilience, gender equity, and innovative conservation practices.

Monique Galvao

Vice President, Rare Brazil

With high-level insights into Rare’s Brazil program, Monique will discuss the gap between global commitments and local realities, and how investment in frontline communities is key to climate action.

Caleb McClennen Ph.D.

President, Rare

Fresh from visiting Brazil to attend the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30), Caleb will share his experiences and thoughts on the future of community-led conservation.

Why it matters now

Rare has an ambitious vision for 2040:

A future in which billions of people in the world’s most biodiverse and climate-vulnerable geographies thrive through increased community and ecosystem resilience.

This vision is rooted in the understanding that effective conservation must start with the people who depend on and steward natural resources.

By reframing conservation as a people-centered enterprise, communities become the leaders, not solely stakeholders.

This is a private gathering for Rare’s closest supporters. Please join us and bring your questions, your curiosity, and your passion for people and nature.

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