Highland producers showcased their alpaca fiber and quinoa products at Expo Agraria 2026
The Joya del Colca Association, the San Juan de Tarucani Peasant Community, and the Quillunza La Unión Association of Organic Agricultural Producers (APAOQ) participated in Expo Agraria 2026, a trade show that attracts more than 52,000 visitors in Lima and opens up business opportunities for small-scale producers. The goal was clear: to promote their […]
Ashaninka communities in Aerija and Sapani approve an investment proposal to restore their water ecosystems
The indigenous communities of Aerija and Sapani took an important step toward protecting their water sources by approving, at a community assembly, the proposal for the Public Investment Project (PIP) titled «Restoration of Ecosystem Services in the Lowland Forests of the Aerija and Sapani Watersheds.» The initiative aims to restore the […]
Australian Delegation Visits Circular Economy Initiatives Promoted by the Mala Sostenible Project
The purpose of the visit was to gain firsthand insight into the progress of the eco-businesses promoted by the Mala Sostenible project, an initiative that fosters purpose-driven tourism and the growth of local enterprises, funded and led by Compañía Minera Condestable and implemented by Profonanpe. It also sought to hear directly from its partners and […]
The Palmeras Forest Conservation Area Regains Momentum to Strengthen Its Management and Conservation Efforts
In September 2012, the Bosque de Palmeras Private Conservation Area (ACP) of the Taulia Peasant Community – Molinopampa was recognized as a Private Conservation Area (ACP) for 40 years, covering an area of 10,920 hectares in the district of Molinopampa, province of Chachapoyas, to contribute to the conservation of the palm forest and humid grasslands ecosystem. […]
More than 5 million hectares of Amazonian forests under conservation and sustainable management
With cumulative coverage of more than 5 million hectares of Amazonian forests under climate change mitigation measures, the Joint Declaration of Intent (DCI) Project consolidates significant progress in the conservation and sustainable management of the Peruvian Amazon’s forests. This result was presented during the third session […]
The DCI Project Contributes to Monitoring and Responding to Threats Affecting the Amazon
Protecting the Amazonian forests requires institutions capable of detecting threats, gathering evidence, and coordinating timely actions against illegal activities that drive deforestation. With that goal in mind, the Joint Declaration of Intent (DCI) Project strengthened forest surveillance, monitoring, and control capacities in the Amazonas, Huánuco, and Madre de Dios regions.
Munyamarca Cloud Forests Enter the Stage of Social Agreements for the Conservation of More Than 45,000 Hectares
The proposal for the Munyamarca Cloud Forests Regional Conservation Area is entering the third phase of the establishment process. The goal will be to strengthen dialogue and consolidate agreements with local stakeholders and indigenous communities regarding the zoning of this future protected area. This process will be part of the path toward establishing a new Regional Conservation Area that […]
New Regional Conservation Area in Cajamarca Strengthens Protection Through Local Participation
Following the establishment in March 2026 of the Regional Conservation Area (ACR) Huamantanga and Chorro Blanco Mountain Forests in March 2026, it has established itself as a key initiative for ecosystem connectivity in the Northern Andes Corridor, promoting participatory and sustainable land management in which the local population plays a leading role in conserving its environment.
The Frutos de la Amazonía Fund Receives More Than 100 Applications to Promote Sustainable Bio-Businesses
The Frutos de la Amazonía grant program closed its first call for applications with a response that highlights the entrepreneurial potential of the Peruvian Amazon. A total of 108 organizations and startups submitted applications to access funding and technical support that will enable them to strengthen their sustainable bio-businesses. The applications come from the three territories […]
Profonanpe and the Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano are promoting investments to strengthen water security in Tumbes and Piura
As part of its commitment to protecting the country’s water sources, Profonanpe’s Water Resources Management Program (PGRH) continues to strengthen the Water Funds Platform, a mechanism designed to channel funding toward initiatives that contribute to water security and resilience to climate change.
Environmental education on pollinating insects will reach all 24 departments of Peru
Peru now has a new nationwide tool to promote the protection and conservation of pollinating insects. It is the educational kit “More Pollinators, More Life,” developed by the Ministry of the Environment’s Municipal Program for Education, Culture, and Environmental Citizenship (EDUCCA) as part of the regional Poli-LAC project—an educational and community resource that will
Indigenous women from the Amazon are reviving ancestral knowledge to promote sustainable handicrafts in Satipo and Atalaya
The initiative, launched in the provinces of Satipo and Atalaya in coordination with the Asháninka Confederation of the Ene River (CARE), the Asháninka Confederation of the Tambo River (CART), the Regional Union of Indigenous Peoples of Atalaya (URPIA), and the Regional Coordinating Committee of Indigenous Peoples AIDESEP Atalaya (CORPIAA), aims to strengthen the value chain of the […]
Scientific expedition in Suitucancha confirms the ecological value of more than 3,000 hectares of high Andean terrain
A scientific expedition confirmed the high ecological value of bofedales, grasslands, and periglacial ecosystems located in the buffer zone of the Nor Yauyos Cochas Landscape Reserve, in the high Andean region of Nevado Tunsho, Yauli Province (Junín). The expedition took place between late 2025 and early 2026, and the research generated information […]
Community bird monitoring strengthens conservation in the Carpish Range
Biological monitoring has established itself as a key tool for conservation in the Unchog region, in the Carpish Mountain Range, by generating information on biodiversity and identifying high-value species, including endemic birds. This process is led by the NGO Islas de Paz Perú, in partnership with the Campesina Community […]
More than 4.7 million hectares of protected areas are strengthened in Amazonia
Within the framework of the ICD project, regional governments, local communities and Sernanp promoted various actions to strengthen the effective management of Regional Conservation Areas (RCA) and Natural Protected Areas (NPA) in Loreto, Ucayali, Huánuco and Amazonas, promoting a more participatory and sustainable conservation in more than 4.7 million hectares.
Frutos de la Amazonía will finance 20 sustainable business plans in the Amazon region
During the meeting, the importance of initiatives such as the “Fruits of the Amazon” competitive fund, which allocates more than US$$ 1.1 million to finance up to 20 sustainable business plans of native communities, producer associations, cooperatives, community enterprises and other rural organizations in the prioritized provinces of Loreto-Nauta, Atalaya and Satipo, was highlighted.
18 native communities of San Martin form territorial surveillance committees
Community committees for territorial surveillance were formed in 18 native communities of the Kichwa and Shawi peoples, as part of the efforts of the Cuencas Vivas project, implemented by Profonanpe and led by the Coordinadora de Desarrollo y Defensa de los Pueblos Indígenas de la región San Martín (CODEPISAM) in the Bajo Huallaga and Paranapura watersheds.
local governments of the chancay lambayeque basin strengthen capacities to formulate local climate change plans
On February 19, 2026, district and provincial municipalities of the upper part of the Chancay-Lambayeque watershed strengthened their technical capacities to advance in the formulation of their Local Climate Change Plans (PLCC), within the framework of the Cuencas Vivas project. The workshop, led by IMAR North Coast, was held in Chiclayo with the participation of [...]
5 financing agreements were signed with winning associations of the first Cuencas Vivas contest in Cajamarca
In the first months of 2026, IMAR North Coast signed 5 financing agreements with producer associations, peasant communities and a women's association that won the first contest of the Cuencas Vivas project in Cajamarca. These agreements are part of a total of 10 subgrants approved in 2025 and represent a step forward in the process of [...]
Latin America and the Caribbean strengthen pollinator protection based on traditional knowledge through the regional Poli-LAC project
Nearly 70 participants from Brazil, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Mexico and Peru gathered from May 26 to 29 in the Oxapampa - Ashaninka - Yanesha Biosphere Reserve (BIOAY) to participate in the Regional Workshop on Traditional Knowledge and Pollinating Insects organized by the regional project “Regional Action to Improve the Protection of Pollinating Insects in the Oxapampa Biosphere Reserve".
New environmental financing opportunities in June
Biodiversity conservation, climate action, scientific research, technological innovation, sustainable finance and capacity building are some of the topics with funding available in June 2026. Discover opportunities that can enhance conservation and sustainable development! EDGE Fellowship 2027 Call for Proposals. This program [...]
Rontoccocha: the territory of life that could become the first Regional Conservation Area of Apurimac
The «Rontoccocha Vive» campaign, promoted by the Conserva Aves Initiative, seeks to raise awareness of the strategic value of the high Andean lagoon and wetland system that supplies drinking water to a city. In order to conserve its biodiversity, the creation of the first Regional Conservation Area of Apurimac is being promoted to add more territories of life. These actions are [...]
Thirteen Amazonian bio-businesses prepare to attract investment with new financial and commercial capabilities
This meeting marks an important milestone in the consolidation of 13 bio-businesses from 6 Amazonian regions: Loreto, San Martin, Amazonas, Madre de Dios, Cusco and Puno; which have the potential to generate sustainable income while conserving and restoring Amazon forests. These trainings were conducted by NESsT Peru, an innovation partner in charge of [...]
local governments of the chancay lambayeque basin strengthen capacities to formulate local climate change plans
On February 19, 2026, district and provincial municipalities of the upper part of the Chancay-Lambayeque watershed strengthened their technical capacities to advance in the formulation of their Local Climate Change Plans (PLCC), within the framework of the Cuencas Vivas project. The workshop, led by IMAR North Coast, was held in Chiclayo with the participation of [...]
Training plan promoted to strengthen water management in the Santa river basin
The Mountain Institute and the Junta de Usuarios de Agua del Sector Hidráulico Menor Medio Alto Santa - Clase A designed a capacity building plan aimed at improving water resource management in the Santa river basin. This plan includes key topics such as governance and leadership, regulatory framework and water rights.
Institutions in the Santa river basin strengthen articulation to face climate risks
The design of an Early Warning System (EWS) against drought, the strengthening of coordination between institutions and the improvement of access to and use of climate information, incorporating intercultural and gender approaches for a more effective risk management, were some of the main consensus reached during the meeting “Climate Information [...]
More than 40 initiatives are still in the pipeline for the Puna Competitive Fund
The communities and civil society organizations (CSOs) that were pre-selected in the second call of the Puna Competitive Fund of the Resilient Puna project are working on the diagnosis and planning process of their Local Initiatives (IL). This is part of the second stage, in which the 40 pre-selected initiatives, 36 of window 1 [...]
19 Peruvian initiatives are declared winners of the Tropical Forest Competitive Fund
The Tropical Forests competitive fund announced the 19 winning initiatives of the 2025-1 call, presented by native communities, associations, cooperatives, women's organizations, local NGOs and small enterprises in the Southern Amazon located in Madre de Dios, Satipo (Junín), Atalaya and Purús (Ucayali), Carabaya and Sandia (Puno), Cusco and Apurímac. One aspect [...]
Seven initiatives will transform climate adaptation in Arequipa's highlands thanks to 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, their culture and their future. To this end, it is committed to local initiatives that combine ancestral knowledge, productive innovation and [...]
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 of communities such as Nuevo Progreso, Puerto Industrial, San Fernando, Musa Karusha, Nueva Unión, Indios del Perú, Sasipahua, among others, as well as representatives of the partner organization Amazon Andes. Ten women and 16 men participated, and there was a space for girls [...]
Alessandra Yupanqui: “Communication can save territories if we tell what is really happening in the country”.”
On the eve of the 2026 presidential elections, 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. “There are very uncertain times ahead and no one is crossing the fence. We have seen politicians from all spectrums and many of them are linked to extractivism”, warned [...]
Businesses that preserve and transform the lives of families in Loreto
The Financial Mechanism of the Joint Declaration of Intent (JIU), through its component of Effective Management of Regional Conservation Areas (RCAs) and Natural Protected Areas (NPAs), promotes sustainable economic initiatives that strengthen conservation and generate opportunities for families living in areas of influence of protected areas. [...]
Knowledge exchange strengthens the implementation of the Living Watersheds Project in the northern highlands and rainforest
The workshop “Saberes que Florecen” brought together local leading partners to exchange knowledge, experiences and good practices, articulating the work between their territories: IdM in the Santa river basin (Ancash), IMAR Costa Norte in the Chancay-Lambayeque basin (Cajamarca) and CODEPISAM in the Bajo Huallaga and Paranapura rivers (San Martin). Thus, the day began with a [...]
New environmental financing opportunities in December
Environmental management, scientific research to address climate challenges, community development, public policy formulation, climate change mitigation, acceleration programs, application of geospatial tools, research proposals, conservation and innovation in food and health issues are some of the topics for which funding is available [...]
Inauguration of the first «Garden for pollinating insects» 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 seeks to [...]
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 is among the 32 countries with the greatest pressure on water on the planet and in third place 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 [...]
Communities of Datem del Marañón are trained 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 pulp, 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 this training that will allow them to improve their production [...]
Huánuco promotes the formalization of agroforestry systems with the delivery of 135 CCUSAF in Tingo María
The Huanuco region continues to implement actions against deforestation with the delivery of 135 Contracts of Assignment in Use for Agroforestry Systems (CCUSAF) to 117 producers in the province of Leoncio Prado. These contracts were delivered during a ceremony on November 28th at the Paraninfo of the National Agrarian University of the Province of Leoncio Prado.
Conserva Aves promotes national coordination to strengthen new conservation areas in Peru
Projects, allies and territories During the meeting, sessions were devoted to the exchange of lessons learned among regional, national and local partners. Presentations were given by Evelyne Morin (Birds Canada), Annie Hawkinson (American Bird Conservancy), Marcela Cabrera (RedLAC), Karime López Díaz (Audubon) and María Inés Salazar (BirdLife International), who shared their experiences and [...]
Ecoferia in Iquitos shows progress in environmental education promoted by Amazonian communities
As part of Peru's Environmental Education Week, the “Ecoferia for Environmental Education Week 2025” was held in Iquitos, organized by the Regional Government of Loreto through the Regional Environmental Management (GRAM-Loreto). Through the support of the ASL2 Amazonian Forests project, students, teachers, directors and [...]
Eleven local initiatives will receive more than S/750,000 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 Profonananpe with funding 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, [...]
New environmental financing 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 [...]
Joel Guerrero, a park ranger connecting 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 own path: to study [...]
Peru will present key advances in climate action towards COP 30 in Brazil
The main milestones include 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 work in which the State, the private sector, indigenous peoples, international cooperation and [...]
Second call for applications for 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 of nominations, [...]
Amazonas promotes the formalization of sustainable agroforestry systems to curb 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 Rodriguez de Mendoza, Luya and Utcubamba. This action promotes the formalization of sustainable agroforestry activities, contributing to the conservation and [...]
Rainforest Fund strengthens with second USD 20 million debt-for-nature swap
In 2023, Peru turned a million-dollar debt into a historic opportunity to protect its tropical forests and strengthen the communities that inhabit them. Through a debt-for-nature swap, nearly US$20 million that would have been destined for foreign debt repayment will be invested over the next ten years [...]
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 spoken in more than 9,000 [...]
Alto Tamayo Abujao Regional Communal Conservation Area achieves its registration with Sunarp
The Alto Tamayo-Abujao Communal Regional Conservation Area (ACR) in Ucayali achieved its inscription in the registry of protected areas at the National Superintendence of Public Registries (Superintendencia Nacional de los Registros Públicos). With this, the CATA RCA will have legal security, reaffirming its legal existence and recognition by the State, guaranteeing the ecosystem services it offers and providing a legal [...]
The second call for proposals of the Puna Competitive Fund is promoted with workshops in the south of the country
The contest is part of the Puna Resiliente project and seeks to promote climate adaptation in 58 districts in Arequipa, Apurímac, Cusco, Puno and Yauyos (Lima). The Fondo Concursable Puna of the Puna Resiliente project opens its second call for proposals to finance local initiatives that promote climate adaptation in rural communities and preserve their livelihoods.
