Representatives from ten countries in Latin America and the Caribbean discussed strategies to reduce the illegal trade in wild flora and fauna

Intercultural Amazon Forum brought together indigenous leaders and authorities to discuss the sustainable management of indigenous territories in Peru

Guaranteeing indigenous rights is essential for the sustainable management of the Amazon was the conclusion of the Intercultural Amazon Forum "Governance for Good Living", held within the framework of Amazon Exposure 2022, which took place from August 18 to 21, in Chachapoyas, Amazon region. The event had three sessions and the participation of representatives of national indigenous organizations, state institutions and civil society organizations.

Infographic – Understanding forestal oversight committees

Training youth that will lead the Amazon

33 indigenous leaders belonging to 5 indigenous peoples (Asheninka, Yine, Amawuaca, Shipibo-konibo and Ashaninka), from 18 communities, are highly trained to teach their community about forest management in their territories. Especially young people between 12 and 16 years of age.

The chelonians, threatened by illegal consumption, are little known by adolescents in Manaus-Brazil, according to research

As part of the first stage of the "Juntos por los Quelonios" project, WCS conducted a survey with students between the ages of 12 and 17, from public and private schools in the capital of Amazonas, which revealed that they have little knowledge about turtles in the Amazon and its predatory exploitation for food, making its conservation difficult. These results will be the basis for a forthcoming campaign to combat the trafficking of wild animals.

First Regional Border Meeting of Environmental Authorities is held between Peru and Colombia

The meeting that took place from August 21 to 23 in the city of Leticia - Colombia, had the objective of coordinating actions for the generation of cooperation alliances between said authorities that are in charge of regulating sustainable forest management and the trade of forest products , in order to review the meeting points between the two countries and thus promote trade in timber of legal origin between Colombia and Peru.

Video on the Indigenous Forest Oversight Offices

Forest oversight offices are technical instances within indigenous organizations and native communities, led by their community members, who advise on the comprehensive management of communal territories and forests. They were created by the indigenous peoples themselves with the aim of maintaining survival in their territories.

Infographic – News Report on wildlife trafficking in the Andean-Amazon Countries (Period January-June 2022)

Forest Competitiveness in Peru

The forestry sector in Peru has important challenges and opportunities to consolidate itself as a sustainable industry that contributes more and more to the country's economy and generates benefits for many. Find out about the potential of our forests and the efforts made by different sectors to achieve forest competitiveness.