An environmental foundation in Argentina took children from a contaminated area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires to visit projects for the recovery of degraded lands. These children experienced the excitement of seeing nature for the first time.
Land Recovery Project
Ana Di Pangracio, from the Environment and Natural Resources Foundation, works in the Matanza Riachuelo basin, a contaminated area in Buenos Aires where about 4.5 million people live in vulnerable situations.
The Foundation carries out restoration activities, including planting native flora, removing invasive species, and building viewpoints and interpretive trails.
Impact on Youth by Seeing Nature
Di Pangracio describes how children and teenagers from vulnerable neighborhoods are moved by seeing nature for the first time. The Foundation is dedicated to bringing young people closer to these restored natural wetlands, providing them with an opportunity to enjoy and become guardians of ecosystems.
Educational Component
The Foundation’s work also has an educational component, teaching children about the importance of protecting wetlands, grasslands, and native forests. Di Pangracio shares her passion for birdwatching, connecting with nature through her favorite bird, the carancho.
Participation in COP16
Di Pangracio attended the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) in Riyadh, emphasizing the importance of engaging with civil society groups to promote land and biodiversity restoration. The Foundation has received a grant from the G20 Global Land Initiative, which will allow it to continue its work in the Matanza Riachuelo basin.
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