Join the celebration of International Women’s Day with a special panel in partnership with Population Connection
In the framework of International Women’s Day, Women for Conservation will participate in a virtual panel on Wednesday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (PT), in partnership with Population Connection, to discuss the relationship between population dynamics, women’s empowerment, and environmental conservation. Imagen - Línea - Texto During the event, Hannah Evans, [...]
Leading with Purpose: Women for Conservation at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi
Strategic Roadmap presented at the 2025 IUCN Congress Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — October 2025 Last week in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and a city known for its technological innovations and futuristic architecture, Founder and Director of Women for Conservation Sara Ines Lara and Isabella Cortes attended the 2025 IUCN [...]
Our Women Rangers in Madagascar Receive International Ranger Award at IUCN World Congress
Sara Inés Lara and Isabella Cortes with Soary Randrianjafizanaka, Regional Director of Fanamby Each year, the WCPA (World Commission on Protected Areas), along with Conservation Allies, Universal Ranger Support Alliance, and the IUCN, grant the International Ranger Awards to men and women rangers who tirelessly work to advance conservation, science, and education. We are incredibly [...]
From Classrooms to Communities: Rural Teachers Become Environmental Leaders
CONAPAC and Women for Conservation joined efforts to provide training to rural teachers as socioenvironmental leaders in Peru. On the banks of the majestic Napo River Amazon Rivers, environmental education took center stage for Women for Conservation and the Amazon Nature Conservation Organization of Peru (CONAPAC). The two organizations led a series of workshops for [...]
Women for Conservation Founder Stuns in 2025 Fiestas del Mar Pageant
Isabella Cortés, founder of Women for Conservation, wins four titles in the Fiestas del Mar 2025 pageant. Our founder Isabella Cortés Lara shone brightly at the unforgettable Fiestas del Mar 2025 in Santa Marta, Colombia, being awarded four sashes in the annual pageant, a monthlong event where women representing their hometowns compete in a number [...]
Sara Lara Receives Prestigious Award at the Women Economic Forum, Ecuador
The title of “Iconic Women Creating a Better World” is granted to women who inspire meaningful change in their fields. By: Juan Camilo Cely – La FM Colombia The defense of nature and women’s leadership was represented by a prominent name at the 2025 Women Economic Forum (WEF): Sara Inés Lara. The president of Women […]
Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future: W4C at the Fiesta Del Mar in Santa Marta, Colombia
July 24th, Santa Marta, Colombia The city is vibrant with heat, energy, and color — it is the first day of the Fiesta Del Mar, a week-long celebration that celebrates the city’s history, culture, regional identity, and connection to the sea. This year, as the city marks its 500th anniversary, Santa Marta looks to […]
Earth Day 2025: Join the UN CPD58 Roundtable
As part of Earth Day 2025, our Founder and Executive Director, Sara Lara, will participate as a panelist in the roundtable organized by Population Connection, an official virtual side event at the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD58). During this 90-minute session, conservation experts, dedicated storytellers, and advocates for [...]
Commemorating International Women’s Day by Highlighting Women’s Leadership in Conservation and Their Challenges
As part of the International Women’s Day celebration, we held a panel discussion dedicated to the challenges women face in environmental conservation and community work in rural areas. This space not only recognized the crucial role of women in biodiversity protection but also aimed to strengthen their leadership and make their contributions […]
Open Call for Women for Conservation Circle Grant
Bridging the Funding Gap for Women in Conservation Women for Conservation is thrilled to announce the launch of our Women for Conservation Circle Grant, opening February 1st, 2025. This initiative aims to support women-led conservation efforts in the Global South by providing critical seed funding to grassroots organizations that are driving change at the intersection [...]
W4C Mother and Daughter Lead Stories of Conservation Empowerment at TEDx Vail
On Sunday, January 19, Sara Inés Lara and Isabella Cortés Lara, founders of Women for Conservation, participated in the prestigious TEDx Vail event. This gathering brought together people from around the globe to hear inspiring stories from women dedicated to conservation, empowerment, and connecting with nature. Their talks captivated the audience and left a profound [...]
TEDx: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment
TEDx: Nature’s Embrace: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment Taking place January 19, 2025 5 PM- 8 PM EST Talk description “Nature’s Embrace: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment” is a deeply personal narrative of my journey to overcome the traumas of sexual abuse through the healing power of nature. In the quiet embrace of […]
TEDx: Painting a Future with Art and Advocacy
TEDx Talk: The Canvas of Nature: Painting a Future with Art and Advocacy Taking place January 19, 2025 5 PM- 8 PM EST Talk description: Dive into the vibrant intersection of art, conservation, and activism with Isabella Cortes Lara. Through her transformative work and innovative projects like Rana Chiva and rural Community Murals, Isabella […]
Oct. 22nd – Half-Earth Day 2024 Panel at COP16: Amplifying Indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and rural Latinx Colombian Women’s Voices for Global Biodiversity Action
Women for Conservation at Half-Earth Day 2024: Amplifying Indigenous, Afro-Colombian, and Rural Latinx Colombian Women’s Voices for Global Biodiversity Action Women for Conservation is thrilled to announce our participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which will take place in our home country Colombia from October […]
COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia 2024
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June 27: Panel Discussion World Rainforest Day
Join Women for Conservation and Population Connection to commemorate World Tropical Forests Day! [one_third style=”margin:20px”] [/one_third] [two_third_last]Our Executive Director, Isabella Cortés, will participate in a panel discussion via Zoom alongside Conservation Through Public Health and Lemur Love. This will be a space where representatives from each organization will share ideas about their conservation programs and […]
June 1: Intertwined book launch featuring W4C founder Sara Inés Lara
Join Us for an Inspiring Event on Women’s Environmental Leadership! Women for Conservation is thrilled to announce the book launch of Intertwined: Women, Nature, and Climate Justice by the acclaimed author Dr. Rebecca Kormos. This event will take place on June 1st at 10 a.m. EST, at Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, VA. We are […]
December 8th, 2023– Promoting Women in Green Diplomacy at the Colombian Embassy in DC
From right to left: Sara Inés Lara, Founder of Women For Conservation and Executive Director of ProAves; Luis Gilberto Murillo Urrutia, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States; Paloma Carrillo, Operational Director and Accountant of ProAves Colombia; Juan Diego Villa, Director of Legal Affairs at ProAves. Protecting the environment and promoting women's leadership are highly [...]
Mar 12, 2024 – Caracol Radio Interview: International Women’s Day ft. co-founders Isabella and Sara
From left to right: Sara Inés Lara and Isabella Cortes Lara co-founders of Women for Conservation and Martín Tapias, Director Caracol Radio Barranquilla Caracol Radio Interview For International Women’s Day, Caracol Radio, one of Colombia’s top radio networks, interviewed Executive Director Isabella Cortes Lara and co-founder Sara Inés Lara, two remarkable women leading the charge […]
March 8th – International Women’s Day 2024 – Rural Women Leaders from Chocó Celebrate Nature and Biodiversity
This year for International Women's Rights Day, women artisans, piangueras (shellfish collectors), vicheras (Afro-Colombian Viche distillers), barequeras (artisanal gold miners), green business managers, and tourism operators from the municipalities of Medio Atrato, Nuquí, Bahía Solano, Tadó, Condoto, and El Carmen de Atrato in the department of Chocó commemorated their strength, resilience, and contributions to nature [...]
January 29th – Sara Ines Lara Promotes Rana Chiva at Abu Dhabi’s World Congress on Environmental Education
Environmental education stands as a cornerstone for Women for Conservation and our Colombian partner ProAves. With this commitment in mind, the mobile classroom known as Rana Chiva made its mark at the 12th World Congress on Environmental Education (WEEC) held from January 29 to February 2 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The congress serves [...]
May 22, 2023 – International Biodiversity Day Presentation with Isabella Cortes Lara
Women for Conservation’s Isabella Cortes Lara celebrated International Biodiversity Day 2023 by presenting alongside Gen Z for the Trees’ Roshan Khan, in a virtual event hosted by our partner, Planet Women. These women are in their 20s and leading international projects to protect rainforests, wildlife and human rights. Tune into the video below to watch […]
January 23rd, 2023– Post-Growth Australia Podcast Launch: Interview with Isabella Cortes Lara
Listen to podcast on the PGAP website: https://pgap.fireside.fm/w4c We are excited to announce that W4C Vice President, Isabella Cortes Lara, sat down with Post-Growth Australia for a podcast episode about her experiences facilitating access to family planning resources and conservation training to women in rural Colombia. In this podcast, Isabella highlights her personal experience organizing […]