Wendy Purnell visted the University of Francisco Marroquin, where she was invited to share her experience with market-based conservation efforts in Nicaragua. UFM’s Luis Figueroa interviewed her about Paso Pacífico, an organization dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity. She explains how Paso Pacifico employs PERC’s ideas to protect endangered sea turtles.
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