The women of our organization were honored at the “Women Environmental Leaders” gathering; Lizz González emphasizes the collective work we carry out for the conservation of
ecosystems and species.
The women of our organization, represented by Valeria Towns Alonso, were recognized as Women Environmental Leaders for their work in conserving the natural heritage of Baja California.
This gathering was convened by the Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development of Baja California, as the closing event of the 2025 Webinar Cycle “Gender and Environment,” in which Towns Alonso, our Conservation Director, participated with the talk “Mothers and Mother Earth.”
Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmedo emphasized that this recognition honors the work, commitment, and voices of women who drive concrete actions in favor of the environment and contribute to a more conscious and sustainable state.
Women’s Voices in Conservation
During the event, Lizz González Moreno, our Education for Conservation Coordinator, delivered a message highlighting the participation of women in our organization.
“It is an honor for me to be here representing the women of Pronatura Noroeste, a leading conservation organization in northwestern Mexico, where almost 50% of our team is made up of women,” she said.
In her message, she also highlighted the importance of collective work in conservation, as well as the role of women who, from within the territory, generate meaningful changes and inspire other women and men to get involved, to participate, and to believe that change is possible.
“Today, after nearly 20 years of working with communities on conservation issues, I am clear about something: this work cannot be done alone; it is a collective effort. And along that path, I have been fortunate to encounter extraordinary, tireless, courageous women, deeply committed to nature and to their communities,” expressed González Moreno.
Our Education for Conservation Coordinator’s message underscored the importance of new generations in accelerating the changes that are so urgently needed.
She closed with a call to continue building together, to care for what gives us life, and to demonstrate that conservation also has a woman’s face.
Translated by: Oddary Tacuba
Reviewed and edited by: Edgar Bolaños
