The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is helping Guatemala  advance in its efforts to protect and sustainably develop the Maya Biosphere Reserve, Central America’s largest protected area.

The reserve, home to a complex system of natural forests, magnificent archeological sites and unique biodiversity, has come under pressure from a proliferation of illegal settlements and economic activities, ranging from smuggling of rare woods and wildlife to the exploration of oil fields and unsustainable farming, ranching and logging.

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