CEDO

CEDO fosters vibrant communities and resilient ecosystems in the Northern Gulf of California and other ecoregions by integrating people, knowledge, and solutions.

CEDO Intercultural is a unique collaboration between Mexican and U.S. not-for-profit organizations. Operating through a United Executive Committee and inspired by a shared vision, mission and program strategies, CEDO pools its resources and experiences to offer realistic environmental and community-based solutions that recognize, respect, and leverage the cultural, socio-economic and biological interconnections between the U.S. and Mexico.

For 43 years CEDO has tested and developed six essential building blocks focused on strengthening communities to participate in the design and realization of sustainable livelihoods to ensure their future and the health of the ecosystems on which they depend. The blocks (Community Development: Economic Solutions, Environmental Education, Participation & Training; Ecosystem Management: Ecosystem & Fisheries Management, Climate Change, Research & Monitoring) are integrated to achieve ecosystem conservation and fisheries co-management in two eco-regions of teh Northern Gulf of California: The Upper Gulf of California/Colorado River Delta Biosphere Reserve and the Puerto Peñasco-Puerto Lobos Biological Corridor.

Testimonials

"By promoting environmental awareness, disseminating knowledge and encouraging civic participation, CEDO is a fundamental force driving civic dialogue and transparent decision-making. CEDO has been the promoter of a vision: the vision of an open, participatory society consciously building its own future."

- Dr. Exequiel Ezcurra, Biodiversity Research Center of the Californias, San Diego