Jaguars are a flagship species for Latin America – the biggest of the big cats in the Americas. They are culturally significant to Indigenous Peoples and local communities, serve as an indicator of healthy forest ecosystems, and are recognized for their potential to deliver biodiversity and climate goals for the region (e.g., see the adopted Lima Declaration from the XXIV Meeting of Environment Ministers of the Latin American and the Caribbean region).
The Global Wildlife Program (GWP) plays a pivotal role in supporting jaguar range states through a combination of strategic planning, technical assistance, and collaborative initiatives.
The infographic below, captures key insights from the second meeting of jaguar range states in Mexico City, on 22-24 September 2025. The meeting was convened by the CITES and CMS Secretariats and co-chaired by Mexico and Brazil.
