Communities that care: effective management of conservation areas in Loreto
In the heart of Loreto, four Regional Conservation Areas (RCAs) are jointly managed by the Regional Government and native communities. With the support of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JIU) Financial Mechanism, they conserve the forest through surveillance patrols and strengthen their productive activities. Community Surveillance: Technology [...]
Dry Forest Project promotes strengthening of Private Conservation Areas in northern Peru
From July 11 to 13, the Dry Forest Project held a specialized course-workshop for managers of Private Conservation Areas (PCAs) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OMECs) in the dry forest ecosystem. This meeting brought together in Piura representatives from 18 areas, 9 of them located in [...]
Loreto consolidates environmental governance in the Pastaza River
Last Friday, July 11, in the city of Iquitos, the formation of the Management Committee of the Ramsar Site “Wetland Complex of the Pastaza River Fan” was made official, in a day that marks a milestone in the strengthening of participatory environmental governance in the Peruvian Amazon. The ASL2 Amazonian Forests project, [...]
Huanuco makes progress in its fight against deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon
The Huanuco region reaffirms its leadership in the fight against deforestation with the delivery of 67 new Contracts of Assignment in Use for Agroforestry Systems (CCUSAF) to producers in the province of Puerto Inca. This action, promoted with the support of the Financial Mechanism of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JIU), promotes the formalization of the [...]
New environmental financing opportunities in July
Biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of tropical forests, promotion of scientific research, climate change and strengthening climate resilience for communities are some of the topics that have funding available in July 2025. Discover opportunities that can enhance conservation and sustainable development! For [...]
Junín promotes the development of vanilla bio-businesses
Vanilla is a highly valuable Amazonian resource, noted for its intense aroma and unique properties. Although its cultivation is still limited, its sustainable use represents an opportunity to diversify the local economy and strengthen the conservation of our forests. As part of the efforts to strengthen bio-businesses in the [...]
Research for the protection of pollinating insects at BIOAY is promoted
Inauguration of the I Seminar “Research and Experiences in BIOAY” Photo: Profonanpe While the world faces the alarming decline of pollinating insects, voices are raised in the central jungle of Peru seeking solutions. Local authorities, representatives of indigenous peoples, scientists, producers and students met on June 4 and 5 at the [...]
Businessmen and government agree on roadmap to close water gaps in Peru and Latin America
Anton Willems, executive director of Profonananpe Photo: Profonanpe Water as a strategic asset and driver of development This meeting, promoted by the Ministry of the Environment together with strategic allies such as Profonanpe, Sernanp, ProInversión, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean - CAF, ENGIE, PetroTal and Compañía de Minas Buenaventura, concluded with the [...]
New environmental financing opportunities in June
Capacity building for communities, reduction of deforestation, empowerment of youth in conservation issues, soil restoration, promotion of sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity restoration and support for eco-entrepreneurship are some of the topics that have funding available in May 2025. [...]
Satipo strengthens capacities to face forest fires
According to INDECI data, 2024 was the year with the largest fire events recorded so far, detecting in a single day, through satellite monitoring, more than 1200 hot spots nationwide. Satipo was severely affected by forest fires that consumed more than 2,500 hectares of forests and agricultural fields, [...]
