Mesoamerican Biological Corridor

The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (MBC) is a region that connects natural areas in Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and some southern states of Mexico. The area acts as a natural land bridge from South America to North America, which is important for species that use the bridge for migration. Due to the extensive unique habitat types, Mesoamerica contains between 7% and 10% of the world's terrestrial species. To protect this natural heritage, we must work with local populations to sustainably benefit from the ecosystem services offered by this strategic ecosystem.