DiCaprio-backed group helped buy over 52,000 acres in Chile; protection in talks

 In 2025, Guafo Island in Chile was acquired with a mission: to safeguard its rich wildlife and thwart harmful development. Collaborative efforts between local partners and authorities are vital in securing legal protections for the island. Engaging indigenous communities in resource negotiations enhances respect for local customs while ensuring a strategic management plan, pivotal for the island’s ecological integrity and cultural preservation. In 2025, Guafo Island in Chile was acquired with a mission: to safeguard its rich wildlife and thwart harmful development. Collaborative efforts between local partners and authorities are vital in securing legal protections for the island. Engaging indigenous communities in resource negotiations enhances respect for local customs while ensuring a strategic management plan, pivotal for the island’s ecological integrity and cultural preservation.