Empowered Indigenous Tribes and Effective Protected Areas
Our vision for the Purús—Manu Landscape includes truly effective protected areas where the isolated tribes are able to continue their lifestyle in voluntary isolation for as long as they choose. In this vision, local communities are actively engaged in conservation efforts and earning income through the sustainable use of their resources. We envision a better-educated, healthier, and more skilled local population with renewed pride in their diverse cultures, and the confidence and capability to assume their rightful role as stewards of one of the most remarkable places left on Earth.
We are working to achieve this vision through several multifaceted strategies focused on Gateway Communities. These are the most remote communities located along the borders of protected areas which play a critical role in protecting the most intact parts of the Purús-Manu Landscape. Our actions are focused on these marginalized, hard to access areas that lack adequate government support.
Territorial Protection
Transboundary Commission,
Vigilance, Titling, New protected areas.
Local Economies
Cooperatives, Huasai, Handicrafts, Fishing.
Indigenous Rights Defenders, Indigenous Women’s Program,
Federation Capacity Building, Cultural Exchanges y
Strengthening Indigenous Federations.
Indigenous Empowerment
PIACI
(Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact)
Gateway Communities, new protected areas, Titling.
