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FPNA APPOINTS TYSON LOPEZ AS NEW CEO

Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) has appointed Tyson Lopez as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who as part of the Executive Board will spearhead the implementation of FPNA’s Multi Annual Corporate Strategy 2023 – 2032 (MACS) to transform the organization from a traditional park management organization to a high-performing, modern conservation management organization. […]

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FPNA is hiring a Technical Project Coordinator

Through conservation leadership excellence, Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) lays the foundation for thriving biodiversity, resilient ecosystem, and celebrated heritage, for a sustainable Aruba. FPNA manages multiple terrestrial and marine protected areas in Aruba and as an independent conservation management organization, with a strategic focus for the next ten years on (I) Leadership in Nature […]

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Co-Funded by the EU’S RESEMBID PROGRAM and Wageningen University & Research, PILOT PROJECT ‘TURNING THE TIDE’ launches in Aruba

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA – 3 MARCH 2023 – Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research, ScubbleBubbles, and University of Aruba, are proud to announce the launch of “Turning the Tide”, a pilot project aimed at hands-on rehabilitation of Aruba’s spatially linked coral reefs and mangroves. This 15-month project is co-funded by […]

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FPNA officially opened its ‘Center of Cultivation’ on Earth Day.

ORANJESTAD, ARUBA – On 22 April, Earth Day, Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) continued with its effort for nature conservation with the inauguration of its Center of Cultivation by Minister Arends in the presence of the team of FPNA and guests. The Center of Cultivation is an investment thanks to funds of Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds […]

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Nature Photography Competition 2021

Nature Photography Competition 2021 Participate in our 2nd annual Nature Photography Competition, with the theme for this year being Aruba’s Marine Life. Our marine life is spectacular with numerous interesting species and underwater landscapes. The Nature Photography Competition 2021 is organized to capture this uniqueness and to raise awareness on the conservation of marine life. […]

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FPNA participated in regional mangrove conservation workshop

Recently, Ranger Anthony Koolman and Research & Conservation Manager Giancarlo Nunes of Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) visited Bonaire to participate in a regional workshop hosted and sponsored by Mangrove Maniacs, STINAPA Bonaire, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and the Regional Activity Centre for the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (CAR-SPAW). In 2020, FPNA […]

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Shoco Conservation: nature-based solutions through collaborative efforts

The ‘Shoco’ or Aruba Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia arubensis) is one of the national symbols of Aruba. It is endemic only to Aruba and is an endangered species protected by law. The Shoco faces numerous threats, including land clearance and development, and urbanization into former natural Shoco habitat, resulting in conflicts between socio-economic activity and […]

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FPNA satisfied with the broad interest at the information sessions of Parke Marino Aruba (PAP, ENG, NL)

06 SEPTEMBER 2021 RELATO DI PRENSA *PAPIAMENTO* FPNA: contento cu e interes amplio den e sesionnan informativo pa Parke Marino Aruba. ORANJESTAD, ARUBA – Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) a intensiva su proceso di consulta pa Parke Marino Aruba. E prome anochinan informativo tawata exitoso cu hopi interes y sosten di publico. E publico en […]

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FPNA invites stakeholders to participate in the stakeholder engagement process of Parke Marino Aruba

12 AUGUSTUS 2021 PRESS RELEASE *PAPIAMENTO* FPNA ta invita stakeholders pa participa den e proceso di consulta di Parke Marino Aruba. ORANJESTAD, ARUBA – Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) ta anuncia cu e proceso di stakeholder engagement pa Parke Marino Aruba lo intensiva den e lunanan binidero. Esaki lo cuminsa cu anochinan informativo y un […]

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New Management Team for Parke Nacional Arikok

  ORANJESTAD – Arikok National Park was officially established in 2000 and currently has a total of 55 employees and amongst them a complete management team readily and willingly to continue all efforts for nature conservation and education. Ms. Natasha Silva – General Manager, has been leading the park since November of 2016 and is […]

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