HotSpot Patrons

Growing conservation impact by targeted support and expansion of private nature reserves located in the most biodiverse places on Earth!

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What is a HotSpot Patron?

An entity or person who deeply values nature and is moved into action to support those who protect the Earth’s biodiversity

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Just how does it work at HotSpot Patrons?

Unique program that seeks to address a missing link in conservation financing

by supporting private nature reserves located in biological hotspots. These reserves are crucial for the preservation of species yet often fall between the cracks when it comes to funding as they may not qualify for government or multilateral financing

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We connect with the owners and stewards of these reserves

verify their conservation operations, conduct a needs assessment, then match their needs with our “PATRONS”, who have the resources, be it monetary, or technical skills to address their needs

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HotSpot PATRONS serves as the bridge

between nature reserves with pressing needs and those who have a burning desire to act to save the Earth’s biodiversity. We can assure that Patron’s resources and talents are targeted towards conservation in the most efficient manner

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Biodiversity Loss

We are currently experiencing the worst rate of species die-offs since the loss of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago

The 2024 Living Planet Index shows an average 73% decline in monitored vertebrate wildlife populations

(mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) in just the past 50 years

Biodiversity Hotspots in Numbers

2.5%

Of Earth's terrestrial area

+50%

of terrestrial Plant Species

43%

of terrestrial Vertebrate Species

70%-90%

Located on Privately Owned Land

Why Focus on Biological Hotspots?

The world’s 36 recognized biological hotspots cover approximately 2.5 percent of the Earth’s land surface, yet over 50% of the world's plant species and 43% of terrestrial vertebrate species inhabit these regions. Most plants in a biodiversity hotspot are endemic, meaning they are not found anywhere else on Earth. Focusing limited resources on these “hotspots” may be the best strategy to save species and landscapes

Between 70%-90% of the remaining native vegetation in the Earth’s biodiversity hotspots occurs on private lands. For example, 87% of the remaining native vegetation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is located on privately owned lands. To save these incredible biomes It is crucial to support the creation and maintenance of private nature reserves and increase their conservation impact.