Junín: High Andean communities strengthen their response to forest fires
More than 60 men and women from three rural communities in the San Cristóbal de Pucutá – Menkori Regional Conservation Area (RCA) proposal were equipped and trained in forest fire prevention and control as part of efforts to strengthen the local response to one of the main environmental threats in the department of Junín. […]
JDI project managed by the Joint Declaration of Intent Financial Mechanism extends its implementation until June 2026
The third Board of Directors meeting of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) Financial Mechanism was held with the participation of representatives from the central government, regional governments, indigenous organizations that are partners in the project, and Norway, in its capacity as the donor country. During the session, progress made in 2025, the proposed Annual […]
Conserva Aves strengthens the proposal for the Huamantanga and Chorro Blanco Mountain Forests Regional Conservation Area (RCA) with the formation of its first Steering Committee
In the montane forests of Huamantanga and Chorro Blanco, in the province of Jaén, local communities are working toward a common goal: to conserve one of Cajamarca’s most valuable and fragile ecosystems. As part of this commitment, since 2021 the Regional Government of Cajamarca has been leading the process to establish the Huamantanga and […]
New environmental funding opportunities in February
Discover opportunities that can boost conservation and sustainable development! Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund. The overall objective of the Global Forest Watch (GFW) Small Grants Fund is to empower civil society organizations working in forest areas by providing them with the financial resources, technical support, and training necessary to integrate advanced forest monitoring […]
New environmental funding opportunities in January
Community development, protection of endangered species, empowering young people to tackle environmental issues, research, initiatives to contribute to climate change mitigation, and the implementation of climate and energy technology startups are some of the topics for which funding is available in January 2026. Discover opportunities that can boost conservation and sustainable development! Future […]
Poli-LAC project promotes meliponiculture to protect native bees and pollinators in BIOAY
With the aim of strengthening the protection of native stingless bees and other pollinating insects, the Poli-LAC project developed the first workshop on meliponiculture in the Oxapampa-Asháninka-Yánesha Biosphere Reserve (BIOAY). This activity trained 20 key actors in the territory, including representatives of the Biosphere Reserve Management, native communities, Sernanp park rangers, beekeepers, and local producers. […]
The community of Suitucancha leads the conservation of “Huaca Pishjo” and its territories of life
The Rural Community of Suitucancha has begun a process of recognition and revaluation of the White-bellied Waterhen (Cinclodes palliatus), known locally as “Huaca Pishjo”. This species, little known and valued by many, plays a vital role in the conservation of high Andean wetlands. Its delicate situation, classified as Critically Endangered according to the IUCN Red […]
Ten community initiatives strengthen climate adaptation in the Chancay-Lambayeque basin
The winning organizations will develop initiatives aimed at strengthening food security, diversifying livelihoods, and sustainably managing ecosystems in a region that is highly vulnerable to climate change. The funding will enable measures such as the protection and recovery of water sources, the construction of reservoirs and forest nurseries, reforestation with Tara seedlings, the improvement […]
Community and conservation advance in the expansion of the Unchog Private Conservation Area to protect unique birds in the rural community of Cochabamba
The rural community of Cochabamba continues to make significant progress in the project “Expansion of the Unchog Private Conservation Area,” developed by Islas de Paz Peru, which seeks to protect endemic and threatened birds in the area. During recent field trips, the technical team carried out community outreach, environmental education, governance training, and biological research, […]
Candungos moves toward recognition of its first private conservation area
The Candungos Native Community, located in the district of Río Santiago, province of Condorcanqui, in the Amazonas region, is moving towards recognition of the Kuaman Amutai Achu Tepaa Private Conservation Area (PCA), an initiative that seeks to protect 8,842.64 hectares of Amazonian flooded forests and aguajales. The process, accompanied by the Peruvian Association for […]
ANECAP promotes the strengthening of native communities that are members of the Bajo Putumayo Yaguas Communal Reserve
As part of the strengthening of the co-management model for Communal Reserves, the National Association of Executors of Communal Reserve Management Contracts in Peru (ANECAP) has carried out various actions together with the native communities of Santa Rosa de Cauchillo, Huapapa, and Primavera, which are part of the Organization of Indigenous Communities of Bajo Putumayo […]
ACR+, the new category of the Emprendedores por Naturaleza competition that promotes sustainable productive initiatives in Regional Conservation Areas
In its 2026 edition, Emprendedores por Naturaleza (ExN, Entrepreneurs by Nature) will have a budget of S/4.8 million, which will enable it to co-finance approximately 83 initiatives, generating a positive impact on more than 500 families in different regions of the country. Among the main new features of this edition is the incorporation of […]
Community participation strengthens the formulation of the Mayunmarca Cloud Forest Regional Conservation Area
Local communities linked to the Mayunmarca Cloud Forest Regional Conservation Area (RCA) proposal in Ayacucho participated in participatory dialogue and learning spaces where they shared their expectations and contributed their knowledge for the future management of this initiative in their territories. Through community workshops, assemblies, and talking maps, the second stage of the process […]
Internship strengthens the aguaje value chain in Amazonian communities in Loreto
With the aim of strengthening the technical, productive, and commercial capacities of Amazonian aguaje producers, the internship “Aguaje Route and Value Chain in Datem del Marañón” was held at the processing plant of the Association of Aguaje Producers and Management (ASPROMAG), located in the native community of Puerto Industrial. The activity brought together 35 […]
Profonanpe promotes the First Circular Economy Challenge together with UNMSM
With the aim of promoting sustainable innovation and the Amazonian bioeconomy, Profonanpe successfully developed the First Circular Economy Challenge, “Valorizing Aguaje Waste.” This initiative marks a milestone in the articulation between innovation, academia, and territory, in partnership with the incubator of Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). The challenge called on entrepreneurs, researchers, […]
Up to 20 individuals of Cinclodes palliatus, a critically endangered bird species, found in a key high Andean area for its conservation
The detection of between 18 and 20 individuals of Cinclodes palliatus, a bird endemic to Peru and classified as Critically Endangered (CE) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is one of the most important findings of the recent bird inventory carried out by Conservación e Investigación Ambiental (CIAM). The record was made […]
19 Peruvian initiatives declared winners of the Tropical Forests Competitive Fund
The Tropical Forests Competitive Fund announced the 19 winning initiatives of the 2025-1 call for proposals, submitted by native communities, associations, cooperatives, women’s organizations, local NGOs, and small businesses in the southern Amazon located in Madre de Dios, Satipo (Junín), Atalaya and Purús (Ucayali), Carabaya and Sandia (Puno), Cusco, and Apurímac. A key aspect […]
Seven initiatives will transform climate adaptation in the highlands of Arequipa thanks to the Puna Fund
The fund was created with an ambitious goal: to improve the livelihoods of families living above 3,500 meters above sea level and protect the ecosystems that sustain their economy, culture, and future. To this end, it is committed to local initiatives that combine ancestral knowledge, productive innovation, and ecosystem-based adaptation measures in a territory highly […]
A comprehensive view from Datem del Marañón: 25 indigenous communities strengthen their financial autonomy
The workshop, held in San Lorenzo (Loreto), brought together more than 25 representatives from communities such as Nuevo Progreso, Puerto Industrial, San Fernando, Musa Karusha, Nueva Unión, Indios del Perú, Sasipahua, among others, as well as representatives from the partner organization Amazon Andes. Ten women and 16 men participated, and a space was set up […]
Alessandra Yupanqui: “Communication can save territories if we tell the truth about what is really happening in the country”
With the 2026 presidential elections approaching, Yupanqui and Carrasco expressed a shared concern: the political debate continues to ignore the origin of the country’s wealth and the consequences of extractivism. “Very uncertain times are coming, and no one is stepping up to the plate. We have seen politicians from all sides of the political spectrum, […]
Knowledge exchange strengthens implementation of the Cuencas Vivas Project in the northern highlands and jungle
The “Knowledge that Flourishes” workshop brought together local leaders to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices, coordinating work across their territories: IdM in the Santa basin (Ancash), IMAR Costa Norte in the Chancay–Lambayeque basin (Cajamarca), and CODEPISAM in the Bajo Huallaga and Paranapura rivers (San Martín). The day began with remarks by Odile Sánchez, […]
First “Garden for Pollinating Insects” inaugurated in Huancabamba
This new space will serve as a refuge and food source for species such as bees, butterflies, flies, and beetles. Located in the main square of Huancabamba, the garden has 50 native honey plants that will provide food and protection for these insects, which are essential for maintaining biodiversity and local agriculture. This initiative […]
Extreme water stress in Peru: nature-based solutions that are making a difference
In this global context, Peru is already showing critical signs: the country ranks among the 32 countries with the highest water stress on the planet and third in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the World Resources Institute’s new Aqueduct 4.0 Water Risk Atlas (2024). In departments such as Lima and Ica, water stress […]
Communities in Datem del Marañón receive training in the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in their bio-businesses
These associations, made up of 18 indigenous communities, produce natural products such as oils, dehydrated pulps, aguaje and ungurahui popsicles, cocoa paste and nibs, which are marketed nationally. To promote new markets and the consolidation of sustainable bioeconomy models, Profonanpe, Peru’s environmental fund, is promoting these training courses, which will enable them to improve their […]
Huánuco promotes the formalization of agroforestry systems with the delivery of 135 CCUSAFs in Tingo María
The Huánuco region continues to implement actions against deforestation with the delivery of 135 Contracts for the Transfer of Use for Agroforestry Systems (CCUSAF) to 117 producers in the province of Leoncio Prado. These contracts were delivered during a ceremony on November 28 in the auditorium of the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, in […]
Conserva Aves promotes national coordination to strengthen new conservation areas in Peru
Projects, allies, and territories During the meeting, sessions were held to share lessons learned among regional, national, and local partners. The presentations featured Evelyne Morin (Birds Canada), Annie Hawkinson (American Bird Conservancy), Marcela Cabrera (RedLAC), Karime López Díaz (Audubon), and María Inés Salazar (BirdLife International), who shared the initiative’s priorities and approaches to […]
Eleven local initiatives will receive more than S/750 thousand to strengthen adaptation to climate change in the Santa river basin.
The project “Fund for Innovative Adaptation in Vulnerable Ecosystems in Northern Peru – Living Watersheds”, promoted by Profonanpe with financing from the Adaptation Fund, will deliver more than S/750,000 to 11 local initiatives that promote sustainable water management and climate resilience in the Santa river basin. The call, organized by the Mountain Institute, lead […]
New environmental funding opportunities in November
Community development, climate change mitigation, accelerator programs, research proposals, conservation and innovation in food and health are some of the topics that have funding available in November 2025. Discover opportunities that can enhance conservation and sustainable development! 100x Impact Accelerator. The goal of the 100x Impact Accelerator is to empower social entrepreneurs with […]
Joel Guerrero, a park ranger who connects nature and communities
Joel Guerrero Burga, a native of the village of Agua Azul Chontalí and inhabitant of San José del Alto in the province of Jaén (Cajamarca), knows better than anyone the diversity and uniqueness of the montane forests. There, where biodiversity coexists with the constant threat of deforestation and migratory agriculture, he decided to forge his […]
Peru will present key advances in climate action on the road to COP 30 in Brazil
Among the main milestones are the expansion of the Peru Carbon Footprint platform, the development of the AdaptAcción tool and the new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which incorporates a climate justice approach. These efforts reflect a sustained effort in which the State, the private sector, indigenous peoples, international cooperation and citizens converge. […]
Second call for proposals of the Tropical Forests competitive fund consolidates regional participation and women’s leadership in the Southern Amazon
In this second edition, 73 applications were received from six Amazonian regions, confirming the continuity and strength of the ecosystem of actors promoting this initiative. Madre de Dios once again led the participation with 34 applications, followed by Satipo (16), Cusco (9), Ucayali (8), Puno (4) and Apurímac (2). Of the total number […]
Collective Knowledge, Climate Justice and Cultural Diversity
“We have knowledge and practices that allow us to solve problems of different types, such as the impact of climate change. We must be considered part of the solution,” says Rivera. Peru is one of the most diverse countries in Latin America: there are 55 indigenous or native peoples and 48 different languages are […]
Rainforest Fund strengthened with second debt-for-nature swap for USD 20 million
Yuliana Castro, Manager of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Profonanpe, talks with Luis Espinel, Vice President of Conservation International Peru about the importance of the debt-for-nature swap. In 2023, Peru turned a multi-million dollar debt into a historic opportunity to protect its tropical forests and strengthen the communities that inhabit them. Through a debt-for-nature […]
Amazonas promotes the formalization of sustainable agroforestry systems to stop deforestation
The Amazon region is making progress in the fight against deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon with the delivery of 231 Contracts of Assignment in Use for Agroforestry Systems (CCUSAF) to 182 producers in the provinces of Rodríguez de Mendoza, Luya and Utcubamba. This action promotes the formalization of sustainable agroforestry activities, contributing to the […]
New environmental funding opportunities in October
Research to advance conservation initiatives, community development, academic leadership and influence, pollution mitigation, accelerator programs, and species conservation are some of the topics with funding available in October 2025. Discover opportunities that can enhance conservation and sustainable development! Earthshot Fellowship. The Earthshot Fellowship seeks to identify and support individuals, communities, companies and organizations […]
Alto Tamayo Abujao Communal Regional Conservation Area is registered with Sunarp
Photo: Profonanpe The Alto Tamayo-Abujao Communal Regional Conservation Area (RCA) in Ucayali achieved its inscription in the registry of protected areas at the National Superintendence of Public Registries. With this, the RCA CATA will have legal security, reaffirming its legal existence and recognition by the State, guaranteeing the ecosystem services it offers and providing […]
Second call of the Puna Competitive Fund is promoted with workshops in the south of the country
Photo: Profonanpe The contest is part of the Resilient Puna project and seeks to promote climate adaptation in 58 districts in Arequipa, Apurímac, Cusco, Puno and Yauyos (Lima). The Fondo Concursable Puna of the Resilient Puna project opens its second call for proposals to finance local initiatives that promote climate adaptation in rural […]
Diagnostics to strengthen the value chain of handicrafts in Atalaya and Satipo were presented
Photo: Profonanpe With the aim of boosting the competitiveness of Amazonian handicrafts and promoting their sustainable development, the ASL2 Amazonian Forests project, led by the Ministry of the Environment (Minam), presented the diagnoses of the value chain of forest handicrafts in the provinces of Atalaya (Ucayali) and Satipo (Junín). These meetings were held together […]
Peru boosts energy transition with the production of 8 critical metals
Yuliana Castro (Profonanpe) talks with Adriana Aurazo (Southern Peaks Mining) about the challenges of mining to generate sustainable development. What is the link between mining and tourism? How are sustainability, energy transition and the critical minerals that sustain our daily lives intertwined? Can a mining operation become an engine to diversify local economies and […]
Sernanp leads the front line against forest fires in Peru
Claudia Godfrey (Profonanpe) interviews Deivys Huamán (Sernanp) on strategies to deal with forest fires. The agency attached to the Ministry of Environment, who warned that climate change and the lack of local preparedness are aggravating a crisis that threatens forests, fauna and communities. SERNANP, which has been leading the first response to these […]
Over 100 Varieties of Native Potatoes Shine at High-Andean Conservation Festival
The Huánuco peasant community belongs to the Quechua indigenous people and is located in the Andamarca district, Concepción province, Junín. © Gerson Ferrer | Yunkawasi At an altitude of over 4,000 meters in the heart of the Junín Andes, the Huánuco peasant community celebrated its II Native Potato Festival. It was a day of […]
Conserva Aves Bolsters Conservation in Peru with Six New Winning Projects
Golden-backed Mountain-Tanager (Cnemathraupis aureodorsalis) Photographs: Islas de Paz In this second round, the Conserva Aves initiative will focus on protecting 239,786 hectares distributed across six Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Loreto, Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Junín, and Huánuco. The selected projects prioritize the protection of endemic, migratory, and endangered birds in areas that align […]
Second Call for Puna Fund: High-Andean Communities Can Access Up to S/ 480,000 in Funding
With the aim of strengthening resilience to climate change in high-Andean regions, Profonanpe, Peru’s environmental fund, has launched the second call for proposals for the Puna Competitive Fund of the Resilient Puna Project. This initiative will finance up to 30 local initiatives across 58 districts in Apurímac, Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, and the province of […]
Huata Solidifies Its Commitment to Conservation: Community and Biodiversity in Action
Members of the Huata community together with the technical team of the Huata PCA project Photo: Jonathan Chancasana During the most recent monitoring visit to the Huata PCA project, led by the Andinus association and supported by the Conserva Aves Initiative, the sustained progress of this community, located in the Central Mountain Range […]
Seven Key Territories Prepare to Protect Their Biodiversity
First induction session via Zoom Credits: Ángela Montero The Conserva Aves initiative has commenced a new induction cycle for the seven winning projects of its second call in Peru, with the support of the Canadian government. This new phase marks a decisive step toward promoting the creation and strengthening of Private Conservation Areas (PCAs), […]
Amazonian Bio businesses to Receive Up to USD 150,000 to Consolidate Interventions and Scale Impact on Climate Change Mitigation
The selected ventures will receive partially reimbursable financing of up to USD 150,000, along with business advisory services to scale and consolidate their business models. The EBBF Amazon project is executed by Profonanpe in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and is financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Its objective is to […]
First Call for Proposals from the Tropical Forest Fund Receives Over 100 Applications from the Southern Amazon
Out of the total proposals, 53 originated from Madre de Dios, 23 from Satipo (Junín), 15 from Ucayali (Purús and Atalaya), 14 from Cusco, 4 from Apurímac, and 2 from Puno (Carabaya and Sandia). Notably, 15 of these initiatives were led by indigenous or native peoples and 5 by women, underscoring the diversity of actors […]
Tumbes Drives Mangrove Conservation with Regional Proposal Aimed at Creating a New Regional Conservation Area
Key Institutional Representatives and Stakeholders Photo: CONMANOPE Over 40 key stakeholders from the region participated in the first 2025 session of the Regional Forest and Wildlife Control and Surveillance Board (MECVFFS) in Tumbes. During the meeting, updates were presented on the most significant conservation project currently under development: the proposal for the creation of […]
Youth in action: students discover the value of the Mariño ecosystem and its role in the conservation of the Rontoccocha ACR
Students from IE Micaela Bastidas de Tamburco present in the relict queuña forests – © IDMA On April 16, more than 20 students and teachers from IE Micaela Bastidas de Tamburco participated in an educational day in the Mariño basin, an ecosystem representative of the proposed creation of the Rontoccocha Regional Conservation Area (RCA). […]
Mala projects more than S/538,000 per year in additional income thanks to purposeful tourism
Photo: Profonanpe “Mala Trail: between sea, culture, and valley” (Sendero maleño: entre mar, cultura y valle) is the district’s first tourist route, with plans to implement five more by 2029. Lima, July 22, 2025.– In a clear commitment to sustainable and inclusive development, the district municipality of Mala, located in the province of […]
