Area characterisation:
Terrestrial
Objective:
Compensate livestock losses from jaguar attacks
Financing:
Public-Private-Partnership
Potential impacts/benefits:
- Free coverage with no deductibles for farmers
- Rapid digital compensation after verified incidents
- Reduced jaguar killings in the highest-conflict municipality
- Improved livestock protection practices across communities
Actions:
Provincial government purchases a policy covering livestock and pets free of charge; claims are verified by Aves Argentinas and park rangers, with compensation paid via digital wallet or bank account plus support visits to strengthen livestock protection.
Organisations:
UNDP Argentina, Government of the Province of Misiones, Río Uruguay Seguros, Aves Argentinas, insurers, conservation partners
Contacts:
Case study referred by UNDP. For more information, please contact: info@naturance.eu.
A pilot has been launched in Comandante Andresito, the municipality with the highest number of livestock losses due to jaguars in the Province of Misiones. The policy, purchased by the provincial government from Río Uruguay Seguros, covers cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, and pets (dogs and cats). It is provided free of charge to residents, with no deductibles. Claims are verified by Aves Argentinas, with support from Ministry of Ecology park rangers. Once an incident is confirmed, affected farmers receive compensation via a digital wallet or bank account. A support plan is also activated to help improve livestock protection and prevent future incidents. The initiative includes regular visits to assist producers in strengthening security measures and promotes broader adoption of these practices across local communities.
Sustainable Development Goals:
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15. Life on land
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1. No poverty
