Apoyo a la implementación del “Plan Maestro de la Reserva Paisajística Subcuenca del Cotahuasi.”

Support for the implementation of the “Master Plan for the Cotahuasi Sub-basin Landscape Reserve.”

To guarantee the conservation of the natural and scenic resources of the Cotahuasi Landscape Reserve, thereby promoting the rational use of natural resources, fostering tourism and allowing the socio-economic development of the surrounding populations.

Entities
contributors:

ARES Mining Company SAC.

Compañía Minera Ares SAC is a Peruvian company founded in 1993, dedicated to gold and silver mining, and is part of the Hochschild Mining group. It operates mines in Arequipa and Apurímac, with a processing plant capable of handling 940 tons per day. It exports primarily to the USA, Belgium, and Argentina. In 2021, it received the "Triple C" certification for its use of renewable energy. Furthermore, it promotes the economic development of local communities through its "Impulso Productivo" program.

Entities
implementing agencies:

SERNANP

The National Service of Natural Protected Areas - SERNANP is responsible for directing and establishing technical and administrative criteria for the conservation of Natural Protected Areas - ANP and for safeguarding the maintenance of biological diversity.

Location:

Arequipa: Cotahuasi Basin Landscape Reserve

The Cotahuasi Basin Landscape Reserve, located in Arequipa, is a protected natural area renowned for its biodiversity and spectacular scenery. It encompasses the Cotahuasi Canyon, one of the deepest in the world, as well as a wide variety of flora, fauna, and archaeological sites. It is ideal for ecotourism and activities such as trekking and birdwatching.

Partners/Allies in the territory:

Entrepreneurs with conservation projects.

Entrepreneurs with conservation projects develop sustainable initiatives that protect the environment and promote the responsible use of natural resources. Their projects include ecotourism, reforestation, recycling, and sustainable agriculture, contributing to economic development and ecosystem preservation.

More achievements
important to date

Implementation of a specialized program for the strengthening of ventures based on the sustainable use of natural resources of the Cotahuasi Sub-basin Landscape Reserve.

- Development of the 2 editions of the Entrepreneurs for Cotahuasi competition.

Formation of 03 properly implemented and trained forest fire brigades for an efficient response to the occurrence of forest fires.

Update of management elements of the Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve and its indicators for monitoring.

Development of the MARES project, based on solid waste management with schools in Cotahuasi.

Logistical support for the annual work plan with an environmental focus, for its incorporation in Educational Institutions.

Environmental education for the residents continues to be strengthened, working hand in hand with the UGEL and 8 educational institutions in the MARES Program, with the objective of promoting the efficient management of solid waste in the Educational Institutions of the Province of La Unión, with an environmental and sustainable approach.

Updating RPSCC management elements and their indicators for monitoring.

Involvement with 5 educational institutions in the development of sustainable economic activities.

Organization of marketing spaces for products based on the development of sustainable economic activities.