8th COREFOR: The urgency of conserving the dry forests of the northern coast of Peru
Photo: Profonanpe Chiclayo. December, 2024. During the 8th Regional Forestry Congress COREFOR, organized by the Regional Government of Lambayeque and the Macro-regional Platform Forests of the North, in coordination with the Dry Forest Project of the Ministry of Environment, the need to take immediate measures to restore the dry forest of the northern coast […]
Environmental financing opportunities in December
Improving food production, caring for rivers, protecting public health, and mitigating climate change are some of the topics that have funding available in December 2024. You will also find grants aimed at journalists and communicators who want to be agents of change. If you are looking to promote projects that contribute to sustainable development […]
Mala, a city committed to sustainability
Photo: Profonanpe The Minister of the Environment, Juan Carlos Castro Vargas, visited the district of Mala yesterday to learn about the main advances in activities related to eco-business, conservation and use of ecosystems, which are being carried out through the Sustainable Mala project, the first one that Profonanpe is executing with private financing. […]
Conservation of the Palm Forest and Birds in Molinopampa: an effort to preserve biodiversity
Photo: Profonanpe The Molinopampa Palm Forest and Bird Conservation Project, located in the province of Rodriguez de Mendoza, Amazonas, has established itself as a crucial initiative for the preservation of native birds and their habitats. This project, which covers more than 20,500 hectares, began on February 5 to protect the avian species that inhabit […]
From highlands to jungle: adventure sports in the midst of biodiversity
More than 250 competitors crossed the mountains and cloud forests of the San Cristobal de Pucutá mountain range in Satipo, Junín. © Gerson Ferrer | Yunkawasi In June, the rural community of Santa Rosa de Toldopampa, in the San Cristóbal de Pucutá mountain range, Junín, was the scene of the First International Tuctuca – […]
Commitment and vigilance: Women leaders in conservation in Huánuco
Soledad Cuchilla and Adeliz Manzanedo at II National Meeting of Women Human Rights Defenders Since ancestral times, indigenous peoples have cared for their territories with surveillance and monitoring actions. Today, these practices are strengthened in the Surveillance and Control Committees (SCC), groups of local volunteers who carry out patrols and report threats to protect […]
Progress on the proposal for a regional conservation area in the mangroves of Tumbes
Photo: Profonanpe The Consorcio Manglares del Noroeste del Peru (CONMANOPE), with the leadership of the Regional Government of Tumbes, continues to advance with the project “Creation of the Regional Conservation Area (RCA) Manglares de Los Tumpis”. As part of this effort, systematic monitoring of birds and vegetation cover is being carried out, as well […]
Meet Ramiro Polinar: The young community volunteer guard who rescues orchids in Huanuco’s forests
Photo: Ramiro Polinar “The orchids are cut off at the root, dehydrated, without leaves or roots, but little by little they come back to life with proper care.” This is how Ramiro Polinar describes the process of rescuing orchids from depredated areas in the forests of Huánuco. At 19 years old, he has found […]
Did you know that a voluntary agreement protects almost 5 million hectares in the Peruvian Amazon?
The Joint Declaration of Intent has become an engine of change in the Amazon, where nearly 5 million hectares are being protected and conserved thanks to this commitment. Through agroforestry systems and community forest management, the financial mechanism of the JDI, led by the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) and executed by Profonanpe, […]
Sustainable Mala, finalist in the UPC 2024 Business Creativity Awards for its innovative biofertilizer solution with PROBIMA
Photo: Profonanpe The Mala Biofertilizer Producers Association (PROBIMA) has reached an important achievement by being a finalist in the Business Creativity 2024 Awards, which recognizes the innovation and social impact of business projects. Created within the Sustainable Mala project, an initiative of Compañía Minera Condestable and Profonanpe, PROBIMA has implemented a circular economy model […]
COP 16: Profonanpe and key organizations strengthen Peruvian presence for biodiversity conservation
What does COP16 mean for Peru? From October 21 to November 1, 2024, Cali, Colombia, will host COP16, an event that brings together 196 countries with the common goal of halting and reversing biodiversity loss. Peru’s participation in this event reaffirms its commitment to conservation and highlights it as a key player in the […]
Payanty: Initiative to strengthen the local economy through sustainable bananas
Photo: Revista Minería y Energía Since 2020, the Association of Agricultural Producers of the Native Community of Puerto Rico has worked to strengthen the plantain value chain in the Cusco region. Under the Payanty brand, local producers have managed to transform this traditional crop into quality flour and chifles. The project not […]
Profonanpe promotes innovative financial solutions for conservation at the RedLAC 2024 Congress
Photo: RedLAC How can working with the private sector contribute to the conservation of natural protected areas? Is it possible for carbon markets to drive biodiversity conservation in Latin America? These and other questions were addressed at the Congress organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds – RedLAC 2024, where […]
Joint Declaration of Intent reinforces sustainable management with verification visits in Pasco and Huánuco
Photo: AMARCY Within the framework of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) Project, led by the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) and executed by Profonanpe, verification and monitoring visits were carried out in the areas of Pasco and Huánuco on September 27 and October 1. Agroforestry Systems (AFS), which combine tree growing with […]
Driving sustainability: Cooperative Sancore Palcazú de Oxapampa transforms cocoa into community development opportunities
Photo: CAI Apasc – Sancore Cooperativa Agraria Industrial Apasc Sancore Palcazú Ltda, specializing in the production of cocoa derivatives, is making a significant difference to the local economy and environmental conservation in the district of Palcazú. Located in the heart of the Oxapampa region, this agricultural cooperative not only grows high-quality cocoa, but also […]
A refuge for insects in Ayacucho: Jedy Yanqui’s passion for preserving the invisible
Photo: Jedi Yanqui In the district of Quinua, Ayacucho, hides a place that invites us to contemplate the “small” with new eyes. The Ayacucho Insect Museum (MIYA Waylis), led by Jedy Yanqui, is not only an educational space, but a sanctuary that seeks to change the perception we have of insects and their crucial […]
Profonanpe and Consorcio Kowen Antami sign alliance for conservation of protected areas and sustainable development of Ashaninka and Yanesha communities
Photo: DRIS This collaboration agreement seeks to strengthen the management of the Yanachaga Chemillén National Park (PNYCH) and the San Matías San Carlos Protected Forest (BPSMSC) by working together to implement long-term sustainability strategies. The Kowen Antami Consortium, made up of Sustainable Rural Development (DRIS), the Association of Asháninka Communities of the Pichis […]
Joint Declaration of Intent moves forward with new commitments: Board of Directors and Investment Committee outline key 2024 goals
Photo: Profonanpe The Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) project, led by the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM) and executed by Profonanpe, continues to make progress in its objective of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon. Two important meetings were held: the 2nd Investment Committee (September 16) and the […]
Articulated initiative launched in response to the forest fire emergency
In recent weeks, the country has witnessed an alarming environmental crisis: out-of-control forest fires are devastating the Amazon and other regions. So far, 14 regions have been severely affected, with more than 80 fires that have destroyed thousands of hectares of forests and cultivated areas. The situation is critical, with 10 people dead, more than […]
Entrepreneurs for Nature 2024: A Step Towards Conservation and Sustainable Development
Credits: Profonanpe Did you know that Peru’s Protected Natural Areas not only safeguard our biodiversity but also serve as a lifeline for hundreds of local communities? Or that each year new enterprises emerge, transforming these resources into sustainable economic opportunities? Entrepreneurs for Nature is a competition that promotes the development of sustainable projects […]
More than 100 partners trained in 8 Joint Declaration of Intent project workshops
During the months of July and September, the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) Project, led by the Ministry of Environment and executed by Profonanpe, successfully organized eight workshops in Ucayali, Loreto, San Martín, Amazonas, Huánuco, and Madre de Dios, with two in Lima. These events gathered a wide range of stakeholders, including regional governments […]
Profonanpe and the Protected Areas Trust of Guyana implement mentoring program in communications for environmental finance
In a joint effort to improve strategic communication management in the region, Profonanpe, the Peruvian environmental fund with more than 30 years of experience, and the Protected Areas Trust (PAT) of Guyana, are implementing an innovative mentoring program. This collaboration seeks to transfer knowledge and strengthen the PAT’s capacity to create effective communication campaigns in […]
New release: AIDESEP and Profonanpe present booklet on Surveillance and Control Committees (CVC) for the protection of indigenous territories
Photo: AIDESEP Since ancestral times, indigenous peoples have carried out various actions to manage and protect their territories, promoting monitoring and surveillance activities. Over time, these practices were formalized in the creation of the Surveillance and Control Committees (CVC). The CVCs, established in accordance with Law No. 29763, the Forestry and Wildlife Law, […]
Dialogue on the Joint Declaration of Intent: Evaluation and future 10 years after its implementation
Photo: MINAM The Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on REDD+ between Peru, Norway and Germany was signed in September 2014 with the aim of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the land use sector to contribute to the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. Later, in May 2021, the […]
Environmental financing opportunities in September
At Profonanpe, the Peruvian Environmental Fund, we care about the work of your organization in favor of nature conservation. That is why we share with you some funding and training opportunities that you can apply for in August and September and that can add to your project to contribute to climate change adaptation, sustainable […]
Sustainable Mala receives the ProActivo 2024 Award
Photo: ProActivo Magazine This achievement highlights the positive impact of the project, which prevailed among major initiatives of mining companies from all over the country. The award ceremony was held on August 23, 2024. Sustainable Mala has positioned itself as a model of collaboration with the private sector, designed to contribute to improving […]
Indigenous organizations reinforce strategies for Amazonian conservation
In an effort to strengthen the implementation of the JDI Project and ensure compliance with the technical and financial goals, the “Workshop on Safeguards and Technical Assistance to the POA 2024” was held on August 22. This event is part of the Joint Declaration of Intent Project – JDI led by the Ministry of […]
Meet Guisela Ubaqui: a youth voice for conservation at APEC 2024
Photo: Profonanpe “Each food we produce contains years of ancestral wisdom,” said Guisela Ubaqui, a young leader from the rural community of Huayana (Apurímac), who, since 2022, has been a member of the Youth Network for Agrobiodiversity, where she promotes ecological agriculture and the transmission and practice of ancestral knowledge. Peru, with its […]
Environmental financing opportunities in August
At Profonanpe, the Peruvian Environmental Fund, we care about the work of your organization in favor of nature conservation. That is why we share with you some funding and training opportunities that you can apply for in August and September and that can add to your project to contribute to climate change adaptation, sustainable development, […]
Native communities advance in the Amazonas Forest Zoning Process
Photo: Amazonas Regional Environmental Authority. Native communities play a fundamental role in the sustainable management of natural resources. According to the Instituto del Bien Común (IBC), they cover approximately 80% of the Amazonian territory in Peru; therefore, their ancestral knowledge and deep connection with the land are crucial for the protection of ecosystems and […]
Indigenous organizations boost efforts against deforestation and forest degradation
Photo: Ministry of Environment. In a joint effort to address deforestation and forest degradation, representatives of the Indigenous Peoples’ Platform to Address Climate Change (PPICC) participated on July 11 and 12 in the Workshop to review the proposed REDD+ safeguards guidelines, where contributions and comments were collected, and consultations on the guidelines were resolved. […]
Officials from the Regional Governments of Amazonas, Loreto and Ucayali strengthen technical capacities
Photo: Regional Government of Amazonas In order to promote sustainable management of natural resources and strengthen conservation in the Peruvian Amazon, the project “Contribution to the Updated Implementation Plan of the JDI 2021-2025” (JDI Project), led by MINAM and executed by Profonanpe, organized a series of training workshops in the regions of Amazonas, Loreto […]
Roundtables: Conservation and sustainable use of Andean agrobiodiversity
On July 18, the second meeting of Profonanpe’s Roundtables 2024 was held, bringing together specialists from the public and private sectors, international cooperation and civil society who have been taking action in the conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity. The meeting sought to promote the exchange of ideas and approaches to strengthen actions on this […]
Pucallpa: Native communities strengthen their capacities in forest management
With the objective of strengthening the capacities of native communities in community forest management, the project “Contribution to the Updated Implementation Plan of the JDI 2021-2025” (ICD Project) -led by MINAM and executed by Profonanpe- developed a training workshop in Pucallpa, in collaboration with SERFOR, OSINFOR and the Regional Government of Ucayali. The JDI […]
Amazonian Forests – ASL2 contributes to integrating cross-cutting approaches for territorial development in Atalaya
In order to strengthen the territorial management instruments of the province of Atalaya, the Amazonian Forests – ASL2 project, led by the Ministry of Environment, convened representatives of civil society, academia, public and private entities, so that together they can identify trends, risks and opportunities associated with cross-cutting approaches in these instruments. This action took […]
Joint efforts to strengthen the management of Regional Conservation Areas in Ucayali
In an effort to strengthen the management and conservation of Regional Conservation Areas (RCAs) in the Ucayali region, the Regional Environmental Authority of the Ucayali region, Nature and Culture International (NCI) and Profonanpe, through the Financial Mechanism of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDoI), led by the Ministry of Environment (MINAM), held meetings in collaboration […]
Aguaje Industry in Loreto: Keys to its development
Last Thursday, May 30, the seminar “Perspectives and challenges of the aguaje industry in Loreto” was held, organized by the “Amazon Forests – ASL2” project of the Ministry of Environment (MINAM). The meeting brought together up to 60 representatives of local organizations involved in the aguaje industry in the region, who highlighted the challenges and […]
Environmental financing opportunities in June
At Profonanpe, the Peruvian Environmental Fund, we care about the work of your organization in favor of nature conservation. Therefore, we share with you some funding and training opportunities that you can apply for in June and July and that can add to your project to contribute to climate change adaptation, sustainable development, among others. […]
Twenty-four Native Communities of Loreto receive property titles
In an atmosphere of celebration, last May 21, an important event was held to hand over property titles to 24 native communities in the Loreto region. This ceremony, led by the Regional Government of Loreto and organized by AIDESEP and ORPIO, was attended by community authorities, indigenous leaders and officials of the Regional Management of […]
Challenges in the sustainability of marine-coastal projects
During the meeting, the achievements of the Marine-Coastal Adaptation project implemented in Huacho and Máncora, financed by the Adaptation Fund, were presented. Likewise, it was announced that the initiative is in a learning collection stage, thanks to the financing of the Learning Grant granted by the Adaptation Fund, with the purpose of rescuing the good […]
Promoting the development of public investment projects with a focus on Dry Forest
On May 14 and 15, in the city of Tumbes, the Regional Government of Tumbes and the “Dry Forest” project, executed by the Ministry of Environment, held a meeting with the purpose of providing technical assistance for the development of public investment projects focused on the protection and recovery of the biological diversity of the […]
Profonanpe receives first official contribution from Caja Ica’s Mega Ahorro Verde mechanism
Mega Ahorro Verde is the first savings account in Peru that generates a real impact on nature conservation. The mechanism consists of the Caja Municipal Ica allocating a percentage of the accumulated annual balance of the accounts that are opened in this modality, as a contribution to our nature. Walter Leyva, Caja Ica’s Central […]
Amazonian bio-businesses contribute to the design of instruments for emissions monitoring and safeguards management
Between May 7 and 10, the project “Amazon Eco Bio Businesses Facility” (Amazon EBBF) developed, in coordination with the General Directorate of Climate Change and Desertification (DGCCD) of the Ministry of Environment, participatory workshops in the cities of Lima, Puerto Maldonado and Tarapoto, with the participation of representatives of Amazon Eco Bio Businesses, public and […]
Three experiences that show the value of working with a gender perspective in the Tropical Andes Hotspot
One of the objectives of Phase III of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) investment in the Tropical Andes Hotspot for Peru, Bolivia and Colombia was to ensure that project implementing partners have a component aimed at achieving progress in gender equality. As a result, several of the initiatives dedicated efforts to capacity building […]
Environmental financing opportunities in May
At Profonanpe, the Peruvian Environmental Fund, we care about the work of your organization in favor of nature conservation. Therefore, we share with you some funding and training opportunities that you can apply for in May, June and July and that can add to your project to contribute to climate change adaptation, sustainable development, among […]
ACR+: A project that will contribute to the sustainability of regional conservation areas
Tarapoto, May 2024. From May 8 to 10, the I National Meeting for the Exchange of Experiences between Regional Conservation Areas will be held in Tarapoto. This event seeks to promote the exchange of knowledge on the management of Regional Conservation Areas (RCAs) in Peru, proposing solutions to current and future challenges. In addition, it […]
Both institutions, with the support of the “Amazonian Forests – ASL22” project, have established a roadmap to strengthen the management and conservation of Abanico del Pastaza, the largest Ramsar site in the Peruvian Amazon, whose value stands out for its high carbon sequestration capacity and for being home to a great diversity of flora and fauna species.
Lima, April 2024. One of the most valuable Ramsar sites in Peru and the world is the Pastaza River Fan Wetland Complex, an ecosystem whose conservation is of national interest and which already has a roadmap that will strengthen its management and conservation. To this end, the Regional Government of Loreto and the Ministry of […]
Joint efforts to strengthen the management of Regional Conservation Areas in Ucayali
In an effort to strengthen the management and conservation of Regional Conservation Areas (RCAs) in the Ucayali region, the Regional Environmental Authority of the Ucayali region, Nature and Culture International (NCI) and Profonanpe, through the Financial Mechanism of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDoI), led by the Ministry of Environment (MINAM), held meetings in collaboration […]
Seven organizations will receive funding from Conserva Aves in Peru
In its first call for proposals, the Conserve Birds in Peru initiative announced the 7 selected organizations that presented proposals with innovative approaches to bird conservation, from the creation of subnational protected areas to the implementation of nature-based solutions and community participation. The selected projects seek to protect endangered species and their habitats, and […]
Loreto: Call for Detailed Engineering to continue with the Environmental Remediation process in the Peruvian Amazon announced
For more than five decades, the native communities that belong to the Tigre and Pastaza river basins in the Loreto region have seen their ecosystems and livelihoods affected by hydrocarbon activities in their area. However, the State and the indigenous federations have been working together to ensure that these territories are remediated. In this […]
