Without USAID, Conservation and Tourism Projects Have Ground to a Halt

The article discusses the impact of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) withdrawing funding for conservation and tourism projects in various parts of the world. Without USAID's grants, projects in the Colombian Amazon and Malawi's Liwonde National Park have come to a halt. The article highlights that USAID's funding has been crucial for supporting local development initiatives, particularly in areas focused on conservation and ecotourism. The withdrawal of this financial support has left these projects in a state of uncertainty, as they struggle to find alternative sources of funding to continue their operations. The article emphasizes the importance of USAID's role in promoting sustainable development and environmental protection in these regions, and the challenges faced by local communities and organizations in the absence of this support. The article suggests that the cessation of USAID's involvement could have significant implications for the long-term viability of these conservation and tourism-related initiatives.