Commitment and vigilance: Women leaders in conservation in Huánuco
Soledad Cuchilla Bedolla and Adeliz Manzanedo Huayta are two leaders of the Community Vigilance Committee in Huánuco, committed to protecting the forests of Carpish. In their role, these women face the challenges of conserving the region’s biodiversity, inspiring their communities and future generations.
Progress on the proposal for a regional conservation area in the mangroves of Tumbes
Initiative led by the Regional Government of Tumbes in coordination with the Consorcio Manglares del Noroeste del Perú. Key project for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services of the mangrove ecosystem in Tumbes.
Meet Ramiro Polinar: The young community volunteer guard who rescues orchids in Huanuco’s forests
At 19 years old, Ramiro Polinar Durán not only protects the forests of Carpish, but has also created a garden center where he gives new life to the orchids he rescues from depredated areas. His passion for nature has led him to become a defender of the region’s biodiversity.
COP 16: Profonanpe and key organizations strengthen Peruvian presence for biodiversity conservation
The Peru Pavilion at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, is positioned as a key space to showcase the country’s progress in conservation and biodiversity. Thanks to the alliance between the Ministry of Environment, Profonanpe and various sponsoring companies, Peru consolidates its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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.
