N-Gen, now more than ever, remains committed to a vision of the Sonoran Desert that knows no boundaries. Forces are at play that threaten our fundamental values and aim to physically reshape the borderlands. These will be hard times. However, for those that see bridges where others see walls, there will always be paths forward. N-Gen, with many collaborators, is working to make linkages across an increasingly divided landscape. Learn more about our actions below.
Listen to a free flowing conversation into the complexities of biodiversity and conservation in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, highlighting the region’s rich ecosystems and the challenges posed by geopolitical divisions.
The panel was held February 4th, 2025 at the Mexican Consulate in Nogales, AZ as part of the Smith Fellows annual retreat.
Participants
Ben Wilder, N-Gen; Eamon Harrity, Sky Island Alliance; Juan Carlos Bravo, Wildlands Network; Michelle María Early Capistrán, Stanford University (moderator); Rodrigo Sierra-Corona, Borderlands Restoration Network.