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The decline of pollinating insects has become a threat to biodiversity and food security. Approximately 75 % of the world's crops depend to some extent on these insects for reproduction, highlighting the urgency of their protection.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In response to this problem, German development cooperation has launched the <\/span>Regional Action for the Protection of Pollinating Insects and Pollination Services in Latin America and the Caribbean (Poli-LAC) project.<\/b>. This initiative will help stop the loss of pollinators, caused by habitat destruction, pesticide use and climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this context, and given that the Oxapampa Ash\u00e1ninka Y\u00e1nesha Oxapampa Biosphere Reserve (BIOAY) is a <\/span>hotspot<\/span><\/i> In addition to the conservation of biodiversity, the conservation of these pollinators improves the health of ecosystems and also strengthens the economy of local communities that depend on natural pollination for their agricultural production.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To contribute to the conservation of these important pollinators, Profonanpe will implement local actions in the BIOAY through four lines of action: <\/span>research and monitoring<\/b>, This will include studies on pollinator diversity and habitats, as well as the development of a pollinator monitoring system in the region; <\/span>capacity building<\/b> local stakeholders in sustainable practices and technical and scientific capabilities in pollinator monitoring and management; <\/span>conservation and restoration <\/b>of at least 100 hectares of key habitats in 10 representative landscapes; and <\/span>awareness and communication <\/b>through educational campaigns to highlight the importance of pollinators in biodiversity and the local economy (76 % of the economically active population of Oxapampa province is engaged in agriculture, livestock and forestry).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the key aspects of this project is the participation of indigenous communities, including the Y\u00e1neshas and Ash\u00e1ninkas.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition, it will work hand in hand with key indigenous organizations such as the Federation of Native Yanesha Communities (FECONAYA), the Association for the Management and Conservation of the Yanesha Communal Reserve (AMARCY), the Association of Ash\u00e1ninka Communities of the Pichis Valley (ANAP) and the Union of Ash\u00e1ninka and Yanesha Nationalities of Pasco and Hu\u00e1nuco (UNAY).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n With the implementation of the project, it is expected to achieve an increase in the pollinator population in the intervened areas, improve sustainable agricultural productivity and consolidate the integration of BIOAY in local biodiversity policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition, the goal is to strengthen at least one governance structure that includes pollination in its work agendas. The next steps include the mapping of stakeholders, the design of management instruments and the initiation of training and awareness-raising activities this year.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Through this initiative, Profonanpe, in its role as executor, reaffirms its commitment to the conservation of pollinators and environmental sustainability in the BIOAY, ensuring the welfare of local communities and biodiversity in the region, because contributing to the conservation of these pollinating insects not only protects biodiversity, but also strengthens the economy and food security of local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The regional Poli-LAC project in Peru is led by the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM), <\/span>with the support of German development cooperation, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).<\/span>) GmbH, <\/span>on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) with funding from the International Climate Initiative (IKI)<\/span>, The project was implemented in BIOAY by Profonanpe, Peru's environmental fund, in partnership with the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP).<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Foto: \u00a0MINAM IIAP La disminuci\u00f3n de los insectos polinizadores se ha convertido en una amenaza para la biodiversidad y la seguridad alimentaria. Aproximadamente, el 75 % de los cultivos a nivel mundial depende, en cierta medida, de estos insectos para su reproducci\u00f3n, lo que resalta la urgencia de su protecci\u00f3n. Frente a esta […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":40892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[684,92],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-684","category-noticias"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nA commitment to biodiversity and local communities<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Active participation of indigenous communities<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Expected results and next steps<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
About the project<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n