• Español (spanish formal Internacional)
  • English (United Kingdom)

Welcome to Trópico

TRÓPICO is a non-governmental, non-profit organization created in 1986 with the aim of contributing to biodiversity conservation in the context of sustainable development with equity and social inclusion.

Address:
Pasaje Carranza 456
Final Sanchez Lima, Sopocachi
Ph: (591-2) 2433661 Fax: 2433658
tropico@tropico.org, La Paz - Bolivia

Highlights



The Living Lakes Network is a network of NGOs, which was established to protect the lakes and wetlands, and enhance the development and sustainable management of its surroundings.
more info



Management and Marketing Jatata and forest products: an alliance with the Association of Integrated Craft Producers of Quiquibey River.
más info
Strengthening local capacities PDF Print E-mail
One of the essential factors to reach sustainability in the processes of biodiversity development and conservation is supporting the development of capacities of local organizations, schools, municipalities, Communal Lands of Origin, known as TCOs, and other actors involved with conservation and sustainable development.

Non-Formal Education

  • Eco-Clubs, local Associations and public in general: Will all these, we engage in activities fostering the build-up of favourable attitudes towards the environment, culture and to biodiversity conservation.
  • Design and implementation of exhibitions and installations in-situ Museums, Centres of Interpretation and other spaces intended for environmental diffusion and conservation.

Formal Education
  • Training in the environmental subject matter addressed to students and teachers from educational units and Institutes for the Superior Education of Teachers (Institutos Normales Superiores).

Local and Municipalities’ Organisations

  • Training in the development of administrative and technical capacities
  • Promoting alliances, the exchange of experiences and dialogues on know-how techniques addressed to consolidate their local capacities.