Photo: Gerson Ferrer/Yunkawasi
Through the support of the initiative, we seek to safeguard threatened or declining endemic and migratory bird species and protect their important habitats in the Peruvian Tropical Andes region, through the creation of subnational protected areas (regional, municipal, communal, indigenous, public or private) in the country.
In order to strengthen the conservation of threatened, endemic and migratory bird species in decline in priority areas in Peru, the second Conserva Aves call for proposals was launched in our country. This initiative is led by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), National Audubon Society, BirdLife International, Birds Canada and the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds (RedLAC), together with national partners Profonanpe and ECOAN, with the support of the Government of Canada.
This inclusive conservation and climate change strategy seeks to finance initiatives that promote the creation or expansion of local conservation areas in priority areas for birds. It will also contribute to the design and implementation of management plans, capacity building and financial sustainability.
The best projects will be selected, and each will receive up to S/350,000. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 24, 2025, through Profonanpe’s website.
Photo: Jaime Valenzuela
Who can apply to Conserva Aves in Peru?
This contest is aimed at indigenous peoples, community organizations, peasant communities, Afro-descendant communities, organizations led by women, academic institutions, NGOs and private sector representatives interested in the sustainable use of natural resources.
The proposed protected area must be located in one of the priority (eligible) areas of the Conserve Birds initiative. It must also have a regular presence of populations of one or more globally or nationally threatened bird species, with priority given to Critically Endangered (CR) and Endangered (EN) species.
For more details on the call for applications, see the rules and regulations, page 18.
Key dates
Opening date: February 17, 2025
Closing date: March 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Announcement of winners/selected projects: June 2, 2025
About Conserva Aves
The Conserva Aves initiative aims to effectively contribute to the conservation of birds and habitats throughout Latin America and the Caribbean by protecting at least two million hectares of key sites of immeasurable environmental, economic and social value, which will also bring benefits to people and communities.
Conserva Aves link: https://conserva-aves.org/
