HotSpot Patrons

Growing conservation impact by targeted support and expansion of private and community 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

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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

Conservation Imperatives in Numbers

1.2%

Of Earth's land surface

4,700

Threatened Species

38%

Are located near already protected areas

58%

Are located in only 5 countries

Why Focus on Biological Hotspots and Conservation Imperatives?

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. Conservation Imperatives are specific unprotected areas harboring the Earth's most threatened species and cover only 1.2 % of the Earth's surface. Focusing limited resources on these hotspots of biodiversity may be the best strategy to save species and landscapes.

Between 70%-90% of the remaining unprotected native vegetation in the Earth’s biodiversity hotspots occurs on private lands. For example, 87% of the remaining unprotected 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, expansion, and maintenance of private nature reserves and increase their conservation impact.