Programa de Soluciones Costeras

What Programa de Soluciones Costeras does

The Programa de Soluciones Costeras (Coastal Solutions Fellows Program) is a nonprofit fellowship program administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University, headquartered in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 2018, the program addresses the decline of migratory shorebird populations across the Americas by funding early-career Latin American professionals to implement evidence-based conservation projects at priority coastal sites. The program recruits six fellows annually through a competitive application process, supporting a two-year fellowship with $80,000 USD in funding, mentorship, professional development, and access to an alumni network. Over eight years, the program has supported 30 fellows across nine Latin American countries (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Nicaragua), advancing protection of 37 priority shorebird sites.

The program's core offering is the fellowship itself, complemented by annual training retreats, online seminars, international field trips, and a published Impact Report (2019-2023). It does not develop proprietary technology; instead, it leverages Cornell Lab's science infrastructure (eBird, Merlin, Birds of the World, Macaulay Library, ShorebirdViz) and WHSRN's priority site data for project planning and monitoring. The program is supported by a multisectoral advisory board spanning landscape architecture, urban design, conservation science, and federal agencies.

The program is funded through donations and grants to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, with supporters funding fellowship awards, institutional partnerships, and integration of conservation science with development projects. It is not a commercial entity and has no revenue-generating product lines. Long-term program success depends on sustained donor commitments, Cornell Lab institutional backing, and the ability to maintain its interdisciplinary professional network across Latin America.

Name

Programa de Soluciones Costeras

Legal name

Programa de Becarios para Soluciones Costeras

Website

https://solucionescosteras.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Coastal Solutions Fellows Program is a nonprofit fellowship administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that provides $80,000 USD over two years to six early-career Latin American professionals annually, supporting conservation projects at priority shorebird sites across nine countries.

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Product category

Conservation Fellowship Programs

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB), Wildlife & Animal Care Volunteering (EDAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Coastal conservation fellowship
• Shorebird habitat protection
• Conservation grants program
• Latin America conservation
• Professional training fellowship

Headquarters

HQ city

Ithaca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grant Funding: The program is funded through donations and grants to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Supporters can donate to fully fund 30 fellows, develop partnerships across sectors, and integrate conservation science with development projects.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A two-year fellowship program that provides each selected fellow with $80,000 USD in funding, mentorship from experienced conservation professionals, and structured professional training to implement evidence-based coastal conservation projects at priority shorebird sites across Latin America. Fellows are competitively selected annually (six per cohort) from early-career Latin American professionals and are hosted by partner institutions across nine countries. The program is administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and supplemented by annual training retreats, online seminars, an international field trip, and ongoing access to the Coastal Solutions alumni Network.

Product overview

The Programa de Becarios para Soluciones Costeras (Coastal Solutions Fellows Program) is a fellowship/grant program administered by Cornell University through the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The core offering is a two-year fellowship providing $80,000 USD in funding, mentorship, and professional training to early-career Latin American professionals. The program is complemented by annual training retreats, online seminars with expert instructors, international field trips, and access to the Coastal Solutions alumni Network. The program focuses on implementing evidence-based conservation solutions at priority shorebird sites across Latin American countries along the Pacific Coast.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coastal Solutions Fellows Program (Programa de Becarios para Soluciones Costeras) A two-year fellowship providing $80,000 USD in funding, mentorship, professional training, and networking to early-career Latin American professionals implementing coastal conservation projects at WHSRN-designated priority shorebird sites across Latin America.
• Annual Training Retreats Two required annual in-person retreats for Coastal Solutions Fellows that combine peer-to-peer learning with strategic training on coastal zone governance, conservation planning, leadership, conflict resolution, fundraising, and strategic communications.
• Online Seminars and Courses A series of online seminars and courses delivered with experts from diverse disciplines and sectors, promoting peer-to-peer learning and cross-continent collaborations among Coastal Solutions Fellows.
• International Field Trip An international field trip for first-year Coastal Solutions Fellows to visit successful coastal conservation case studies and learn directly from practitioners.
• Coastal Solutions Network Ongoing alumni network for Coastal Solutions Fellows, mentors, and partners providing collaboration opportunities, peer support, and eligibility for post-fellowship collaboration grants across the Americas.
• Resources Library Online repository of conservation resources including program resources, bird conservation plans, Cornell Lab of Ornithology resources, nature-based solutions documentation, and environmental education materials.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Center for Avian Population Studies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe program is part of the Conservation Science team within the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The Cornell Lab provides administrative infrastructure, resources, scientific tools (eBird, Merlin, Birds of the World, Macaulay Library, ShorebirdViz), and institutional credibility.
• Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN / RHRAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHSRN has identified and designated priority sites for shorebird conservation since 1986. Their interactive map and site data inform fellows' project locations. Fellows work at WHSRN-designated sites and help advance site recognition.
• Manomet Conservation SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that co-developed ShorebirdViz with Cornell Lab. Manomet team developed the interactive map of priority shorebird sites used by the program.
• Point Blue Conservation SciencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization involved in ShorebirdViz development and provides training on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Framework for fellows through workshops.
• Calidris (Aves playeras de Colombia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian conservation organization and partner in ShorebirdViz development. Associated with advisory board member Diana Eusse.
• Adaptation Latin AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organized special event 'Scaling up Nature Based Solutions in Latin America' held at Cornell alongside the Inter-American Development Bank.
• Inter-American Development BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organized special event on Nature Based Solutions in Latin America alongside Adaptation Latin America.
• ZGF Architects LLPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm led by advisory board member Jerome Unterreiner. Provides landscape architecture and design expertise for coastal solutions.
• Landscape Architecture FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation led by advisory board member Megan Barnes. Manages Case Study Investigation Program relevant to landscape performance.
• Global Nomad SpAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban design firm led by advisory board member Cristián Pérez-Navarro. Provides expertise in urban and coastal design.
• GeoAdaptive LLCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban design and architecture firm led by advisory board member Juan Carlos Vargas. Provides expertise in adaptive coastal planning.
• Advanced Conservation StrategiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization led by advisory board member Josh Donlan. Provides strategic conservation expertise.
• Audubon CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board member Andrea Jones leads bird conservation efforts. Provides North American conservation context.
• United States Forest ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board member Jim Chu provides expertise on migratory species programs and federal conservation context.
• CONABIO (Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board member Humberto Berlanga coordinates NABCI program and wildlife initiatives in Mexico.
• Sasaki AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and planning firm led by advisory board member Anthony Fettes. Provides design and planning expertise.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe program references IUCN's Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions, providing framework for conservation approaches.
• Asociación CalidrismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian shorebird conservation organization. Advisory board member Diana Eusse coordinates Shorebird Migratory Project in South America.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International: Conservation International is a major global conservation NGO with work across Latin America. It is a broad incumbent in the conservation space with overlapping geographic focus and similar partner-driven conservation delivery model.
• BirdLife International: BirdLife International is the global partnership of bird conservation organizations. It is a broad incumbent in the same overarching field of international bird and habitat conservation, with broader policy and advocacy scope.
• Audubon Americas: Audubon operates a major bird conservation program across the Americas including Latin America. It is a broad incumbent in the same space, with overlapping bird conservation goals but a much larger scope and conservation delivery model.

Direct peers

• Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation: Pew Fellows is a direct peer organization as a fellowship-based marine conservation program that supports individual researchers/practitioners. While focused on marine conservation broadly rather than shorebirds specifically, it shares the same funding-and-mentorship delivery model.
• National Geographic Explorers: National Geographic Explorers provides funding, training, and network access to early-career conservation and science professionals globally. It is comparable in providing fellowships with mentorship and resources, though on a larger scale and broader thematic scope.
• Point Blue Conservation Science: Point Blue is a major partner that provides Sea Level Rise Adaptation Framework training to fellows. It is a directly comparable applied conservation science organization working on coastal and migratory bird conservation across the Americas.
• Nature & Culture International: Nature & Culture International works on biodiversity and conservation in Latin America with a model that combines local capacity building, partnerships, and protected area management. It is comparable in geographic focus and integrated conservation approach.
• Manomet Conservation Sciences: Manomet is a core programmatic partner that co-developed ShorebirdViz with Cornell Lab. It is a direct peer in shorebird conservation science and shares the program's focus on building applied conservation capacity across the Americas.
• Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN): WHSRN is the primary network partner that designated the 37 priority shorebird sites where fellows work. It operates a similar conservation-and-network model across the Americas focused on shorebird habitat, making it the most directly comparable organization.

Emerging players

• Echoing Green: Echoing Green is a fellowship program for early-career social impact leaders globally, including in environmental fields. It is comparable as a fellowship model for emerging leaders but covers all social impact sectors rather than specializing in coastal conservation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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