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Saint Martin is a small but remarkably diverse island in the northeastern Caribbean shared by two sovereign nations — the French Collectivity of Saint-Martin in the north and the Dutch country of Sint Maarten in the south. First settled by Arawak-speaking peoples, the island has been shaped by centuries of colonial rivalry, plantation agriculture, and cultural mixing. Today, it offers an exceptional range of experiences: beaches, coral reefs, wetland habitats, and a culinary and cultural scene that reflects its uniquely layered French, Dutch, and Caribbean heritage.

The Windward Islands, a prominent region in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, form part of the Lesser Antilles. This group of islands presents a diverse array of landscapes, from volcanic terrains to lush rainforests, and a rich cultural heritage shaped by historical events and geographical features. Each island contributes uniquely to the Windward Islands' collective identity, reflecting its historical developments, geographical characteristics, environmental significance, and cultural traditions.

The Leeward Islands are in the northeastern Lesser Antilles from the Virgin Islands to Guadeloupe. Named for their position on the lee — the sheltered side — of trade winds, they have calmer anchorages, attracting early European colonisers seeking safe harbours along transatlantic routes. They include a dozen political entities under British, French, Dutch, and American control, plus two independent nations. Few areas of similar size rival their diversity in governance, ecology, language, and culture.

The Greater Antilles form the dominant landmass of the Caribbean, comprising the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola (shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. Together, these islands account for nearly 90% of the total land area of the West Indies, making them the geographic heart of the region and home to its most diverse array of cultures, ecosystems, and historical legacies.

Central America is one of the most biologically rich regions on Earth — a narrow land bridge connecting two continents and separating two oceans. Its natural geography is shaped by a chain of active volcanoes running the length of the isthmus, creating dramatic contrasts between the dry Pacific slope and the rainforest-covered Caribbean lowlands. From the cloud forests of the Talamanca range to the vast jungle of the Petén and the wilderness of the Darién, Central America's landscapes are as varied as they are irreplaceable.

For over five decades, Chile's National Forest Corporation—known as CONAF (Corporación Nacional Forestal)—has stood as the principal guardian of the nation's forests, protected areas, and natural heritage. It manages South America's extensive protected system and faces severe wildfire threats due to climate change. In 2025, it transformed from a private corporation to a fully public agency—the National Forestry Service (Sernafor)—marking a new conservation chapter.