The participants of the 2nd International Giant Otter Workshop 2022 at its sessions in Ituzaingó, Argentina recommend the IUCN/SSC Giant Otter Specialist Group members, giant otter range states and other stakeholders to support the goals and objectives listed in the IUCN/SSC Global Otter Conservation Strategy, the International Giant Otter Alliance (IGOA) and other efforts to address threats to the species. Read the manifesto here.
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