Cusco: Environmental Funds Network will channel more investment to protect global biodiversity
The XXV International Congress of the Network of Environmental Funds of Latin American and the Caribbean (RedLAC 2023), held in Cusco, established a series of new challenges and commitments to mitigate the impacts of climate change at regional and global level. Among them, the search for alliances to promote financial proposals for biodiversity conservation […]
Adaptation Fund mission arrived in Peru to share knowledge on climate change adaptation and mitigation in Huacho and Piura
On Monday, October 16, Profonanpe received a delegation from the Adaptation Fund, an international entity that supports projects aimed at helping developing countries face the challenges of climate change. The visit aims to gather valuable information from the project “Adaptation to Climate Change Impacts on Peru’s Marine-Coastal Ecosystem and Fisheries”, which was carried out in […]
A new fundraising plan will be designed to strengthen the environmental sector.
Specialists from various public and private organizations, representatives of indigenous communities and international cooperation actors joined in an exchange of knowledge to strengthen Profonanpe’s new fundraising plan, which will prioritize crucial actions such as the sustainability of protected areas, water resource management, sustainable agriculture, solid waste management and energy. This exchange took place during the […]
Agreements, opportunities and experiences: the results of CEPF’s National Meeting of partners and allies in Peru
Last Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15, the city of Moyobamba, in the San Martin region, was the epicenter of CEPF’s National Meeting of Partners and Allies in Peru, which brought together representatives of the 12 projects awarded for Peru in Phase III and a multi-country project, which also includes Bolivia and Colombia. […]
Profonanpe and Municipality of Mala sign agreement to promote sustainable tourism in the district
On Wednesday, September 13, a significant agreement was signed between the Municipality of Mala and Profonanpe, an agreement that establishes collaborative work to promote planned, sustainable and inclusive tourism management in the district of Mala. This agreement is expected to benefit the local community, generating employment and economic opportunities through sustainable tourism, promoting the […]
Outstanding park rangers and conservationists are honored at the Carlos Ponce Award 2023
On September 4, the awards ceremony was held once again to recognize those who dedicate their lives to the environmental conservation of our country. This award, which takes place once a year, aims not only to recognize the impact of ongoing conservation initiatives, but also to serve as a source of inspiration for future generations […]
Project launched to conserve the wild ecosystems of our Amazon región
The Ministry of the Environment (Minam) will implement a project to adequately conserve the wild terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of our Amazon, through the enhancement of biodiversity for food security and bio-business. The project will receive a US$15,600,000 grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), as well as counterpart funding from Minam, Midagri, Produce, […]
Environmental financing opportunities
If you are looking to contribute to sustainable development in the country, conservation, and promote climate change mitigation measures, find the financing program you need. 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 […]
Roundtables 2023: Strengthening the construction of Peru’s environmental agenda
On August 3, the first meeting of Profonanpe’s 2023 Roundtables was held, an event that brought together more than 40 experts from the environmental sector to make a technical and strategic balance of the achievements, challenges, lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in the framework of Profonanpe’s role in its 30 years of management, as […]
Twenty-five business ventures and 8 research projects received funding for their impact on Protected Natural Areas
The National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP), together with the Ministry of Environment and Profonanpe awarded 25 projects and 8 priority research projects that contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in Protected Natural Areas (PNA) nationwide. The head of Sernanp, José Carlos Nieto gave the opening remarks, thanking the participation […]
Peruvian Amazon stores the third largest carbon stock in the world
A recent study to measure carbon stocks in peatlands (wetlands) by the Research Institute of the Peruvian Amazon (IIAP) and Profonanpe revealed that the Pastaza Fan, in Datem del Marañón (Loreto), is the third largest carbon reserve in the world, after the ecosystems of Central Kalimantan, in Indonesia, and Cuvette Central, in the Republic of […]
Conserva Aves launches calls for proposals for up to $150,000 to protect Key Biodiversity Areas in Peru
In order to strengthenthe conservation of threatened, endemic and migratory bird species in decline in priority areas located in Peru, the first Conserva Aves call for proposals was launched in our country, an initiative led by the National Audubon Society (Audubon), BirdLife International (BirdLife), American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and the Latin American and Caribbean Environmental […]
Profonanpe joins the alliance for the conservation of Amazonia
26th, LATAM Airlines Peru and six partner organizations of its Avion Solidario program: Unidos por los animales – UPA, PROFONANPE, SERNANP, Project Prevenir Consequences, Peruvian Society of Environmental Law and Apeco launched the “SOSelva” initiative, a coalition of organizations that develop, strengthen and promote strategic actions within the framework of the rescue and conservation of […]
Profonanpe the Peruvian National Chamber of Tourism sign alliance to promote sustainability in the tourism sector
On Thursday, April 22nd, José Koechlin, President of the National Chamber of Tourism – CANATUR and Anton Willems, CEO of Profonanpe, met with the purpose of joining efforts to promote collaboration between both entities to impact the areas of influence of tourism activities, designing joint initiatives and seeking funding for their implementation. As part […]
Start-up plan launched to combat deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon
With the approval of a set of planning and information gathering actions, financing began to implement Phase II of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JIU) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+), signed by our country with the governments of Norway, Germany, the United Kingdom and USAID (as an observer). […]
Climate change, missions and innovation
Although the right thing to do is to wait a few months to ensure that the environmental events that have plagued and continue to plague the country are due to climate change, our common sense indicates that there must be a positive correlation between the global increase in temperature and the factors that trigger the […]
Largest environmental meeting in Latin America and the Caribbean to be held in Cusco
On June 27th, 2023, Profonanpe, together with the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced the selection of Cusco, home to the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary, as the venue of the most important environmental event in the region: Network of Environmental Funds of Latin America and the Caribbean – RedLAC 2023, […]
4th Biodiversity Festival celebrates and recognizes the work of conservation initiatives
The annual festival organized by the Ministry of the Environment – Minam, took place in the Campo de Marte, district of Jesús María, with the participation of around 20 institutions, both private and public, who showed experiences and undertakings associated with the sustainable use and conservation of our biodiversity. The inauguration of the event […]
Learn about 5 scientific investigations that will strengthen the management of our marine-coastal protected natural areas.
Five of the thirteen winning research projects of the Protected Natural Areas (PNA) Research Grant Competition presented their results after months of research in three marine-coastal PNAs. The projects received funding and followed the research priorities approved for the natural protected areas of the National System of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SINANPE), specifically […]
5 female content creators from Ayacucho, Ucayali, Cusco and Lima are the new Environmental Reporters of Peru
They are ready! After an exhaustive selection of more than 180 candidates, we present to you the 5 young women content creators who join the network of Environmental Reporters of Peru – RAP. Originally from Cusco and Ucayali, they join Renata Flores (Ayacucho) and Denisse Sotomayor (Lima), to learn first-hand about initiatives and projects that […]
Norway and Peru start actions to reduce more than 44 million tons of CO2 in the Peruvian Amazon
April, 2023. – The installation of the Board of Directors of Phase II of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) and the approval of the Manual of Operations (MOP) marks the beginning of key multilateral cooperation that will help mitigate deforestation and forest degradation in our country. The JDI includes the Governments of Peru, Germany […]
Profonanpe and Aidesep sign agreement for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development of indigenous peoples of the Amazon
In order to work together for the protection of biodiversity and the sustainable development of the Peruvian Amazon, on March 30, the president of the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest – Aidesep, Apu Jorge Pérez, and the CEO of Profonanpe, Anton Willems, signed an agreement of common interest. This agreement will […]
Youth leaders develop a plan to create the first Youth Network for Agrobiodiversity
From March 27 to 29, young leaders in agrobiodiversity issues from different regions of the country met in the city of Lima to share their knowledge and experiences, as well as to develop a plan that will allow them to give continuity to the Youth Network for Agrobiodiversity, promoted by the GEF Agrobiodiversity GIAHS project. […]
Lares in the eyes of the world: plan presented that highlights the work of farmers for the sustainable management of agricultural landscapes.
In a ceremony attended by district and community authorities from the district of Lares in Cusco, the GEF Agrobiodiversity GIAHS project presented the Action Plan for Dynamic Conservation in the Direct Intervention Zone of the GIAHS Puno-Cusco Corridor, a strategy that seeks to raise international awareness of the district’s agricultural importance. The plan involves […]
Call for content creators committed to the environment to be the next Environmental Reporters of Peru (RAP)
Lima, March 2023. – Profonanpe, Peru’s private environmental fund, has launched a new call to select content creators and influencers for the third edition of the successful Environmental Reporters of Peru (RAP) project, which will disseminate projects that promote conservation in the country. This digital project, since its first edition, aims to make visible initiatives […]
MRSE Agreement allocates 1.5 million soles for the conservation of the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve.
This Friday, March 24, the MRSE agreement was signed, through which one and a half million soles will be allocated to carry out conservation actions for the ecosystems that generate water resources in the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve (RNSAB), located in the departments of Arequipa and Moquegua. The agreement was signed at the […]
Profonanpe and the British Embassy in Peru held a seminar on the use of renewable energies in indigenous territories.
On March 13, in the Serfor auditorium, the “First seminar on the use and adoption of renewable energies in sustainable production chains in indigenous territories” was held, in which different companies, productive associations and state institutions exchanged experiences on the use of clean energies and the importance of their implementation in sustainable production in Peru, […]
Profonanpe will be the organizer of the RedLAC 2023 Congress, to be held in Cusco
The city of Cusco, Peru’s cultural capital, will host the XXV International Congress of The Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds (RedLAC), composed of 27 delegations from 19 countries, which meet annually to address issues of relevance to the community, in line with global conservation objectives. Through conferences, panels and workshops, the environmental […]
Profonanpe and CONAP sign agreement for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development
Oseas Barbarán, President of CONAP, and Anton Willems, CEO of Profonanpe. In order to join efforts and collaborate jointly to address climate change and promote the sustainable development of indigenous peoples, the president of CONAP, Oseas Barbarán, and the CEO of Profonanpe, Anton Willems, signed an agreement through which they commit to engage each […]
Profonanpe and ANECAP signed an agreement to strengthen inter-institutional work for the sustainable development of communal reserves
Anton Willems, CEO of Profonanpe, and Fermín Chimatani, president of ANECAP, sign an agreement for joint work. Last Thursday, January 26, representatives of the ANECAP and Profonanpe teams held a technical meeting at the facilities of Peru’s private environmental fund to jointly build the 2023 work plan. The meeting ended with the signing of […]
Sernanp and Profonanpe launch the third edition of the Entrepreneurs for Nature contest to promote sustainable ventures in protected áreas
In order to continue promoting and strengthening private enterprises based on the sustainable use of natural resources associated with Protected Natural Areas (PNAs) that contribute to their conservation and generate local economic development, the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp) and Profonanpe launched the third edition of the Entrepreneurs for Nature […]
Illescas National Reserve strengthens its management with new infrastructure
In order to supervise the progress of the works that strengthen the management of the Illescas National Reserve, the Ministry of the Environment – MINAM, the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State – SERNANP, the German Cooperation and Profonanpe learned about the infrastructure improvements being implemented by the PAN III Project, through […]
National authorities implement the Nagoya Protocol for scientific development based on the use of genetic resources in Peru
After 4 years of exercise, the GEF ABS Nagoya project closes its cycle, presenting important advances as part of the process of effective implementation of the Nagoya Protocol, an international mechanism that aims to promote the fair and equitable participation of indigenous peoples and the scientific community. in the benefits derived from the use of […]
Asháninkas communities of the Junín region receive the titling and recognition of their territories
As a result of the joint and articulated work between AIDESEP; the Junín Regional Directorate of Agriculture; the National Forest Conservation Program for the Mitigation of Climate Change (PNCBMCC) of the Ministry of the Environment; and Profonanpe, the private environmental fund of Peru, the titling of 2 native communities was achieved: Alto Sandoveni and Marontuaro; […]
These are the financing opportunities you were looking for
Profonanpe, the Environmental Fund of Peru, is an ally of organizations that work for the conservation of nature. For this reason, we share some financing opportunities that can add to your project to contribute to sustainable development in the country, conservation, promote mitigation measures against climate change, promote the care of agrobiodiversity, among others. […]
Mórrope: Traditional knowledge that can contribute to scientific development in Peru
The sun is inclement in Mórrope, a district of the Lambayeque region, where a desert ecosystem predominates, such as dry forests and plants that grow in conditions that would seem adverse. These characteristics make the district unique, as do the species of flora and fauna that inhabit it. The carob tree is one of […]
Together with the Center for Productive Innovation and Productive Technology Transfer Maynas, training was carried out for artisanal fishermen from Musa Karusha and San Fernando
With the aim of strengthening the members of the Katinbaschi and Kachizpani artisanal fishermen’s associations in conservation techniques and processing of fishing resources, Profonanpe and CITE Productivo Maynas organized training that culminated in a visit to the latter’s headquarters in Iquitos, within the framework of the actions of the PNIPA Fishing Subprojects, managed by both […]
The Laria district receives ReSCA recognition and is declared an Agrobiodiversity Zone due to the richness of its native resources
In the Plaza de Armas of the district of Laria, Huancavelica, the third installment of ReSCA payments was made to conservation farmers who managed to recover native agrobiodiversity species during the 2021-2022 agricultural season. In this activity, Laria was also declared the first Agrobiodiversity Zone in the region, in recognition of the work of peasant […]
Profonanpe will promote a new project based on the conservation of dry forests on the north coast of Peru with GEF financing
Photo from left to right: Doris Guardia, General Director of Territorial Planning and Integrated Management of Natural Resources of MINAM, Omar Corilloclla, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation of Profonanpe, Fabricio Astudillo, Project Officer of the IUCN Regional Office , Mariana Escobar, Representative of the FAO, Yamina Silva, Vice Minister of Strategic Resources of MINAM, Yoni […]
+Amazonía: more than two thousand people enjoyed a festival in favor of the conservation of Protected Natural Areas
Last Saturday, November 26, more than two thousand people learned about the importance of conserving Protected Natural Areas (ANP) and ways to contribute to them at the +Amazonía Festival, which was held at the Manuel Bonilla stadium in Miraflores, in Lima. The event, which aimed to raise awareness about the conservation of our ANPs, […]
Profonanpe will be the new strategic ally of the ASL2 project, financed by the GEF
On November 25, the national project «Building human well-being and resilience in Amazon forests through the enhancement of biodiversity for food security and bio-businesses, in a context of climate change» (ASL2) was launched. This project arises as part of the second phase of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL1) regional program, financed by the Global Environment […]
Meet the winners of the Carlos Ponce del Prado Award 2022
In the fourteenth edition of the Carlos Ponce del Prado Conservation Award and under the motto «You leave your mark», the great contribution of three women and two men, who work for our nature, was highlighted in the categories Distinguished Park Ranger, Outstanding Park Ranger, Outstanding Young Conservationist, Conservator and Environmental Personality. During the […]
14 rehabilitation plans are ready to be executed in oil-affected areas of the Four Basins
Profonanpe, the institution in charge of the technical and administrative secretariat of the Contingency Fund for Environmental Remediation in the Four Basins, held a discussion on Thursday entitled “What is the Contingency Fund and how are we doing in the environmental remediation process?” Representatives from the Ombudsman’s Office, the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) and […]
+Amazonía: a festival to raise awareness for the conservation of Peru’s Protected Natural Areas
This November 26th, the first edition of the +Amazonia Festival will be held, a space full of art, music and business initiatives, which aims to raise awareness for the conservation of our Protected Natural Areas (PNAs) and learn about ways to contribute to it. The event will take place from 12:00 p. m. at the […]
Awajún indigenous peoples of Amazonas strengthen their traditional knowledge associated with biodiversity
Indigenous leaders, intercultural bilingual education teachers and indigenous university students belonging to the Awajún indigenous people of the Amazon region participated in the intercultural program “We are heritage that builds the future” of the GEF ABS Nagoya Project, promoted by the Ministry of Environment, UN Environment and Profonanpe, with the aim of strengthening their capacities […]
Fishing opportunities: Multisectoral workshop to strengthen the Amazon fish value chain
Profonanpe organized the “Multi-stakeholder workshop: fishing opportunities” in the city of San Lorenzo, Datem del Marañón province, in order to present the proposed actions and gather perceptions on the use and commercialization of Amazonian fish– from the territory and experience of the associations, private and state actors with a specific role in the development of […]
Sernanp launches grant competition for priority research in protected natural areas nationwide
For the third year, the National Service of Protected Natural Areas by the State (Sernanp), an agency attached to the Ministry of Environment, launched from November 4 to 18 its grant competition for priority research in Peru’s protected natural areas. This initiative seeks to provide financial support to young researchers for the development of […]
Loreto: How is the remediation process of the areas affected by hydrocarbon activities going?
If we look closely at this region, spills resulting from hydrocarbon activities are frequent; however, they often go unnoticed due to the remoteness and difficult access to the area. Given this scenario, what is being done to recover our Amazon? In 2015, the Peruvian State created the Contingency Fund for Environmental Remediation. For […]
Find the financing opportunity to support your projects
Profonanpe, the Peruvian Environmental Fund, is an ally of organizations that work for the conservation of nature. Therefore, we share some funding opportunities that can add to your project to contribute to sustainable development in the country, conservation, promote climate change mitigation measures, promote the care of agrobiodiversity, among others. Social Shifters Global Innovation […]
Awajún students from the Amazon region are allies in valuing traditional knowledge associated with biodiversity
In order to raise awareness among children from native Awajún communities in the province of Condorcanqui, Amazonas region, workshops were held on “The ABC of ABS”, promoted by the Ministry of the Environment and Profonanpe, which seek to involve young people in the valuation of traditional knowledge for the conservation of biodiversity. The workshops […]
