Community Engagement Excellence

Alconcha Conservation Project 

The Alconcha Conservation Project is a groundbreaking co‑management initiative between Teck Resources and the Indigenous Quechua Community of Ollagüe (CIQO) to create the first Indigenous‑led conservation area in Chile, located in the Salar de Alconcha in the Antofagasta Region. 

Covering more than 6,000 hectares of high‑Andean wetlands, the project safeguards an ecosystem of ecological, cultural, and spiritual importance while revitalizing Indigenous governance and long‑term environmental stewardship. 

The initiative was co‑developed with CIQO to support legal certainty, cultural relevance, and permanence. It ensures meaningful Indigenous participation in decisions related to water, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, delivering lasting community benefits and a self‑sustaining conservation model.