During this year’s Tech4Nature 2025 summit, Huawei, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and local partners launched the second phase of the Mexico Tech4Nature project in Merida, Mexico. The project aims to improve the protection of jaguars in the Dzilam de Bravo state reserve and monitor the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

Together with Huawei and the IUCN, representatives from the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the Yucatan state government, and local partner C-Minds inaugurated the event.

“In Mexico, 42% of ecosystems are at risk of degradation, which we must address. This involves monitoring and a series of works related to the restoration of natural resources, but it also means something more important, which we are observing through this alliance,” said Dr. Marina Robles García, Undersecretary for Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration at the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Tech4Nature initiative, linked to Huawei’s TECH4ALL and the IUCN Green List, is an example of international cooperation initiated by Huawei and the IUCN in 2020 to achieve further successes in nature conservation through technological innovation.

“We are celebrating today the development of a shared vision that reminds us that nature conservation can no longer depend solely on good intentions or isolated political strategies. We need science, technology, engaged communities, and responsible governments,” said Joaquín Díaz Mena, Governor of Yucatan in Mexico, during this year’s conference.

Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the jaguar has been classified as a near-threatened species on the IUCN Red List. In the first phase of the project, 60 audio devices and over 20 camera traps were installed in the Dzilam de Bravo state reserve. Using trained artificial intelligence models, the system can recognize vocalizations and images of species in the reserve. By April 2025, the system had identified a total of 147 species and confirmed the presence of nine jaguars in the area.

The second phase of the project focuses on gathering data on the distribution of jaguar populations and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making and improve reserve management with the perspective of creating a biological corridor.

During the Tech4Nature 2025 summit, experts, scientists, and conservation leaders from around the world gathered to share progress and thoughtful strategies for nature conservation using technology.

“Digital technology makes biodiversity conservation much more efficient and helps governments and conservationists take faster and more targeted actions,” said Tao Jingwen, Board Member and Director of the Corporate Sustainable Development Committee at Huawei. “I appeal to our remaining partners to join the Tech4Nature initiative so that digitization technology becomes a common tool for global ecosystem protection.”

In addition to activities in Mexico, summit participants learned about Tech4Nature projects in Brazil, China, Spain, Kenya, and Turkey, showcasing how digital technologies and AI analytics can be adapted to the specific needs of different ecosystems.

The Tech4Nature 2025 summit confirmed that collaboration between the technology sector, non-governmental organizations, governments, academic institutions, and local communities has created a new paradigm for biodiversity and ecosystem protection.

The TECH4ALL program is a long-term initiative and action plan by Huawei for digital integration. Through innovative technologies and partnership collaboration, it enables integration and sustainable development in the digital world.

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In conclusion, the Tech4Nature initiative in Mexico and other countries demonstrates the power of technology in conservation efforts. By leveraging digital tools and AI analytics, we can make significant progress in protecting biodiversity and ecosystems. Join us in supporting these initiatives for a sustainable future.