Sofía Heinonen

Sofía Heinonen is an Argentine conservationist and ecoutourism advocate.

Heinonen is CEO of the nonprofit conservation organization Rewilding Argentina,[1] which continues work started by Douglas and Kris Tompkins.[2] The nonprofit converts private land into protected national parks and reintroduces native species to restore ecosystems and build sustainable ecotourism.

In December 2022 she was chosen as one of the BBC's 100 women.[3]

References

  1. ^ Meet your host Journeys with Purpose
  2. ^ Sofía Heinonen. La guerrera que lucha por la vuelta del yaguareté a los Esteros del Iberá Revista Veterinaria Argentina. 2020.
  3. ^ "BBC 100 Women 2022: Who is on the list this year? - BBC News". News. Retrieved 2022-12-08.


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