Seminars, News and Events 



  • Shorebirds at risk along the Pacific Flyway

    A scientific study published in Ornithological Applications, conducted by several collaborators, members of the Coastal Solutions Program advisory board, and 2019 fellow Richard Johnston-González, concludes that 22 species of shorebirds are experiencing significant population declines along the Pacific Flyway.



  • Fifth Edition of the Coihuín and Chamiza Bird Festival


    The fifth edition of the Coihuín and Chamiza Bird Festival in Chile once again brought together the school community, families, organizations, and nature lovers to honor the Coihuín marine wetland, a key ecosystem for resident and migratory shorebirds. The organization was led by the La Chamiza Rural School and the Network of Bird and Wildlife Observers of Chile (ROC), under the leadership of 2022 fellow Gabriela Contreras, strengthening alliances with various local, national, and international organizations committed to bird and wetland conservation.


  • The impact of beach morphology on the reproductive success of the Snowy Plover and the Least Tern


    A scientific publication featuring 2019 fellow Jonathan Vargas, along with collaborators who have expanded the scope of his Coastal Solutions project in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. The study reveals that nests in high sand areas are more successful. Given that climate change alters coastlines, the beach’s ability to rebuild this morphology is vital for birds to find safe sites and successfully reproduce.



  • Webinar: Results and Lessons Learned in Shorebird Conservation


    Fellows from the 2022 cohort shared the achievements and lessons learned from their Coastal Solutions projects in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, where they have implemented a variety of initiatives focused on generating effective and lasting solutions for the protection of coastal habitats.


  • Parita Bay: local solutions to protect water and biodiversity


    An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) blog highlighting the project of 2021 fellow Andreina Pernia in Parita Bay, Panama. The project successfully launched efforts to advance the protection of this area through the implementation of regulatory measures, infrastructure investments, and nature-based solutions. The project is implemented by the Ramsar Regional Center for the Western Hemisphere (CREHO) and is supported by the IDB, the Ministry of Environment of Panama, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) with an amount of $2.9 million dollars.


  • ¿Por qué Proteger a las Aves Playeras?


    A scientific article published in the Journal of Coastal Conservation, where Coastal Solutions fellows Juanita Fonseca and Medardo Cruz-López, along with mentor Arturo Ruiz-Luna and Program Director Osvel Hinojosa-Huerta, explore the ecosystem services provided by shorebirds to improve our understanding of these birds and guide conservation actions.



  • Did you know that Buenaventura is the setting for a migratory bird festival in Colombia?


    An article by the digital media outlet Tu Barco in Colombia discusses environmental education efforts led by the Calidris Foundation, with the support of Coastal Solutions Program fellows, in a convergence of conservation, culture, and art alongside school youth in Punta Soldado, Colombia.



Coastal Solutions Fellowship Program

The Coastal Solutions Fellows Program builds and supports an international community to design and implement solutions that address coastal challenges across Latin America. Our main goal is to conserve coastal habitats and shorebird populations by building the knowledge, resources, and skills of Latin American professionals, and by fostering collaborations among multiple disciplines and sectors.