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 […]
Profonanpe enters the sustainable industrial sector by joining the ZIS Peru Project
The “Development of Sustainable Industrial Zones in Peru (ZIS Peru)” project, which brings together the work of PRODUCE, MINAM, UNIDO and Profonanpe, was presented at the First International Forum on the Development of Sustainable Industrial Zones in Peru, held on October 27. This initiative seeks to create a sustainable industrial zone model based on modern, […]
Cusco will host the most important congress on environmental funds in Latin America and the Caribbean
The XXIV edition of the RedLAC2022 congress was held for four days, bringing together the environmental funds of Latin America and the Caribbean to exchange experiences on environmental finance and opportunities in the world of environmental conservation. During the closing of the event it was announced that Profonanpe, Peru’s private environmental fund, would be the […]
Thematic Roundtables 2022: Working for conservation for sustainable development
On October 19 and 20, Profonanpe held the second edition of the Thematic Roundtables to discuss four relevant topics: conservation of ecosystems for sustainable development, territorial governance for conservation, environmental management and indigenous or native populations, and sustainable chains for development. In this edition, more than 30 participants from the public and private sectors […]
Profonanpe receives new funding from the Green Climate Fund to conserve Peruvian forests and promote their sustainable use through investment in bio-businesses
The board of directors of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved the financing proposal of Profonanpe, Peruvian environmental fund, which will strengthen technical and institutional capacities to design, implement and monitor, through the incubation and acceleration of eco- and bio-businesses in the Peruvian Amazon, specifically in Amazonas, San Martín, Cusco, Puno, Loreto and Madre de […]
GCF Task Force: 10 countries reaffirm their commitment to sustainable Amazon
(Photo: Regional Government of San Martín) From October 10 to 13, the first GCF Task Force Experience Exchange was held, an event in which more than 60 conservation experiences were presented and which brought together authorities from 39 subnational governments from 10 countries and more than 70 organizations that work with a view to […]
Profonanpe signed the Accreditation Master Agreement with the Green Climate Fund
During its participation in the GCF Global Programing Conference, Profonanpe, the Peruvian environmental fund, sealed its reaccreditation with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) by signing the Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA), which guarantees Profonanpe’s commitment to identify, plan and execute projects with a positive impact on the environment and the communities involved, in addition to reducing […]
Fanny Cornejo, the Peruvian biologist finalist for a world award for her work on conservation
Excitement, satisfaction and responsibility. Those were Fanny Cornejo’s first feelings when she learned that she was one of the 10 finalists for the Emerging Conservationist Award, given by the Indianapolis Prize organization to recognize researchers around the world under the age of 40 who are making a significant impact on the conservation of endangered species. […]
Profonanpe and the Sustainability Center of the University of Lima work together to strengthen sustainable entrepreneurship skills in PNA
Lima, October 4, 2022.- With the aim of strengthening the capacities of sustainable business projects in Protected Natural Areas (PNAs), Profonanpe, the Peruvian private environmental fund, and the Sustainability Center of the University of Lima are launching the first training program that will benefit the winners of the second edition of the “Entrepreneurs by Nature” […]
Children from native communities learn ancestral techniques to conserve their biodiversity
More than 230 children and adolescents from four regions of the country are learning to use the ancestral knowledge of their respective communities to conserve the native species of our biodiversity. This is carried out thanks to the initiative “The ABC of ABS”, promoted by the Ministry of Environment (Minam) since 2021, through the […]
The challenge of financial sustainability in PNAs
Since the creation of Cutervo National Park in 1961, the first Protected Natural Area (PNA) in the country, the system of national protected areas has been growing gradually and sustainably to reach a total of 76 nationally administered PNAs to date. As the system has grown, threats to biodiversity and pressure on ecosystems have increased. […]
Learn about Huacho’s projects that promote resilience to climate change and contribute to integrated management in coastal marine areas
During the VI National Seminar on Integrated Management of the Coastal Marine Zone 2022 organized by the Ministry of the Environment at Universidad Nacional Faustino Sánchez Carrión in Huacho, 3 bio-businesses developed under the project “Adaptation to the impacts of climate change on Peru’s coastal marine ecosystem and its fisheries” (AMC) of Profonanpe, the Peruvian […]
II Peru Remedia: 4 keys to remediate areas impacted by hydrocarbon pollution
Lima, September 2022. – According to information from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines, there are more than 3,000 environmental liabilities in the areas of Loreto, Piura, Tumbes and Puno generated by hydrocarbon contamination between 1863 and 1993 due to the lack of regulation in the exploitation of this product. During the II […]
Profonanpe: promoter of environmental initiatives towards a Circular Economy
The V International Forum on Circular Economy was held from September 13 to 15, an event that brought together more than 70 national and international experts to exchange experiences, lessons and commitments, thus promoting the circular economy in the country. Profonanpe, Peruvian private environmental fund, presented its work in environmental sustainability related to the circular […]
Datem Wetlands Project’s bio-businesses achieve sales success at ExpoAmazónica 2022
From August 18 to 21, at Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza in Chachapoyas, ExpoAmazónica 2022 was held, the most important regional event in the Amazon region that brought together public, private and international entities working for the development of the Amazon region of Peru. Three bio-businesses from the Datem Wetlands Project of Profonanpe, Peru’s […]
First intercultural training workshop on the use of traditional knowledge brings together Peruvian peasant confederations
Lima, August 18, 2022.- “We are Heritage that builds the future” is the name of the first intercultural training program carried out by the GEF ABS Nagoya project, promoted by the Ministry of Environment; Profonanpe, Peru’s private environmental fund; UN Environment and the Global Environment Facility – GEF, in alliance with different organizations and representatives […]
Native communities receive climbing equipment in aguajales and are trained in the commercialization of this fruit
Some 35 aguaje producers from five native communities of the Blanco River, in the province of Requena, Loreto, received scaling kits for aguajales, whose purpose is to reduce the felling of Amazonian palm trees. The delivery of these teams was in charge of SERNANP, USAID Pro-Bosques and Profonanpe, Peru’s private environmental fund, who worked jointly […]
Profonanpe released the documentary Resilient Fishing on the impact of climate change on Peru’s coasts
Piura, July 3, 2022. Last Saturday, July 2, the documentary “Pesca Resiliente” (Resilient Fishing), which portrays the urgencies and expectations of fishing communities and the close link between their lifestyle and the sea and hydrobiological resources, premiered on the beach of Los Órganos district, Talara. Ubaldo Tume Periche and María Marcelo Gonzales are the main […]
Resilient Fishing: Profonanpe’s documentary on the impact of climate change on Peru’s coasts
July, 2022. – The documentary Pesca Resiliente (Resilient Fishing), produced by the Peruvian private environmental fund Profonanpe, seeks to make visible the silent battle being waged in the country’s fishing coves against the impact of climate change, which is particularly affecting small-scale fishing. This audiovisual production will be premiered on Saturday, July 2 at Los […]
