Our Vision

Harmony between nature and human development for the benefit of both

Our Mission

Ya'axché is a Belizean organisation which aims to maintain a healthy environment with empowered communities by fostering sustainable livelihoods, protected area management, biodiversity conservation and environmental education within the Maya Golden Landscape.

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The Maya Golden Landscape

The Maya Golden Landscape (MGL) in the Toledo District is a mélange of protected areas, private lands, and indigenous community lands. This landscape is a crucial biological corridor, connecting the Maya Mountain Massif to the Mesoamerican Reef. It forms part of the Selva Maya Forest and is recognized as a site of significant global biodiversity importance. The MGL provides essential habitats for a myriad of rare and IUCN-listed threatened and critically endangered species, such as the harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja), Baird’s tapir (Tapirus bairdii) and all five wild cat species endemic to the region.
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Our Protected Areas

Ya’axché has been advancing protected areas management in the Maya Golden Landscape since 1998. By integrating innovative technology into surveillance and enforcement, management effectiveness of protected areas has increased.

Testimonials

“Fauna & Flora see Ya’axché Conservation Trust as a shining example of excellence in partnership. In fact, we often talk about it – with our partners, with our supporters, and with our donors as well.”

Kristian Teleki

Kristian Teleki

Executive Director, Fauna & Flora International

“It is indeed a privilege and an honor to support Ya’axché Conservation Trust over the many years. As we plan for the future, the work of Ya’axché Conservation Trust continues to be much more important.”

Leonel Requena

Leonel Requena

National Coordinator, GEF Small Grants Programme

“Ya’axché has been very supportive in the work that we do. The access to Ya’axché has been very easy, very responsive, very supportive, and always positive.”

Saul Cruz

Saul Cruz

Acting Director, National Biodiversity Office
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