Rare in Latin America & the Caribbean | Rare

Rare combines community-led sustainable fishing with regenerative agriculture to protect marine and terrestrial ecosystems while strengthening food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience across Latin America & the Caribbean.

Whether restoring coastal reef fisheries or regenerating soils in farmland, Rare’s mission is the same: empower local communities with the tools, rights, and knowledge to safeguard their natural resources and thrive.

Why Rare works in Latin America & the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean is home to some of the world’s greatest concentrations of biodiversity — from tropical forests and coral reefs to mangroves, mountains, and freshwater systems. These ecosystems support millions of people with food, livelihoods, and cultural identity, yet they are increasingly threatened by climate change, habitat loss, and unsustainable resource use. Protecting this region is essential not only for local communities, but also for global climate stability and the preservation of irreplaceable species.

Rare’s work in the region

Rare works alongside communities across the region to protect nature, strengthen local leadership, and build resilience in some of the planet’s most biodiverse and climate-vulnerable places. Through behavior-centered approaches and community-led solutions, Rare helps fishers, farmers, and their leaders manage natural resources sustainably while improving livelihoods. Learn more about our work in Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, and Brazil.