Call for Seed Ambassadors 2025: With the Strength of the Territory

Join the Celebration’s Network of Ambassadors!

Latin America and the Caribbean boast invaluable natural and cultural wealth, but they also face enormous challenges that can only be tackled through collaboration. Local communities, Indigenous peoples, women, and youth are essential for the conservation of these territories, yet they often lack the necessary opportunities to lead and strengthen their actions in favor of natural and cultural heritage.

In 2025, The Celebration of Protected and Conserved Areas LAC will continue promoting an annual integration process that fosters local leadership, strengthens capacities, and highlights the key role of guardians, park rangers, and community managers in protecting these territories.

Our initiative is supported by leading institutions such as FAO, IUCN, CMAP-IUCN, and SERNANP, and it has the backing of the Fundación Bosques Nativos Argentinos, an IUCN member since 2024. We work under the principles of collaboration, equity, win-win partnerships, and conservation for well-being, ensuring that no one is left behind in this mission.

Who Are the Seed Ambassadors?

We are looking for volunteer individuals committed to the conservation of Protected and Conserved Areas (PCA) in the region. Their main role will be to mobilize activities, coordinate with key stakeholders, and manage information in their respective countries.

Types of Ambassadors

Guardian Ambassadors: Individuals who have been Ambassadors in previous editions (2021-2024) and wish to continue their work.
Seed Ambassadors: New members or former ambassadors who want to contribute their knowledge, energy, and commitment to strengthening the initiative in 2025.

Seed Ambassador 2025 Profile

We aim to strengthen sectoral coordination and improve information management for decision-making that supports effective conservation. We are looking for individuals with:

Responsibility and goal achievement skills.
Proactivity and leadership.
Teamwork and commitment to the community.
Experience in conservation, volunteering, or protected area management.
Strong communication skills and social media management experience.
Ability to mobilize communities and systematize information.

Ambassadors’ Responsibilities

Represent The Celebration’s values and objectives in their country.
Implement the 2025 Ambassador Work Plan, which includes:
- Managing and promoting celebrations.
- Creating partnerships with protected area systems.
- Facilitating access to strategic training opportunities.
- Systematizing key information about celebrations.

Benefits for Seed Ambassadors

Connection with conservation networks across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Recommendation letter for IUCN Commissions (according to criteria).
Official certification as an Ambassador of The Celebration.
Visibility on the official website.
Exclusive access to specialized training.
Prominent roles in strategic spaces and surprise benefits.

Selection Criteria

Mandatory Requirements:

Be at least 18 years old.
Reside in a Latin American or Caribbean country.
Availability of 4-6 hours per week (with an increase in August, September, and October).
Complete the application form within the established deadline.

Additional Selection Criteria:

Previous participation as an Ambassador.
Experience in conservation and community management.
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
Knowledge of social media management and data surveys.
Commitment to the values and objectives of The Celebration.

Selection Process

The process consists of two stages:

Review of application forms.
Group interviews with shortlisted candidates.

🔹 Up to 10 ambassadors per country will be selected, of which 5 will be officially designated, and 5 will be placed on a waiting list. 🔹 The official list of ambassadors will be published on our communication channels on May 7, 2025.

How to Apply?

Interested individuals must complete the application form at https://linktr.ee/celebracion_areasprotegidas and attach their Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé and a photograph.

📅 Application Deadline: April 7 – April 25 - 2025, 11:59 PM (Argentina Time). ⚠️ No extensions will be granted.

Call for Applications Results

Selected candidates will receive an email notification with the next steps to follow. Important! Confirmation of participation within the indicated deadlines will be essential.

Expected Outcomes for 2025

Through collaborative work with ambassadors and The Celebration network, we aim to achieve:

Greater recognition and professionalization of ambassadors through events and projects aligned with the 2025 Roadmap.
Effective integration of ambassadors, protected area systems, and strategic partners.
Organization of at least 15 celebrations per country (3 per ambassador) with territorial impact.

2025 Roadmap

📍 March – April: Strengthening ambassadors, activating partnerships, and launching training programs. 📍 May – July: Ambassador call for applications, thematic workshops, and integration sessions. 📍 August – September: Mapping celebrations and applications for special sessions on October 17. 📍 October – November: Major integrative event for Latin America and the Caribbean Protected and Conserved Areas Day.

Additionally, in 2025, we will actively contribute to the COP30 on Climate Change and the IUCN World Conservation Congress, positioning the strength of the territory in key global spaces where we can participate.