Institutional brochure

PERUVIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF NATURE

More than 30 years

preserving

biodiversity in our country

Since 1982 we have been working relentlessly to preserve biodiversity in Peru. We employ ecological, social and economic Environmental education: scientific criteria to promote the appropriate use of natural our tool resources.

Services

We have created awareness and

Experience in research and management

We are pioneers and innovators, articulating strategies for conservation and promoting the establishment and acknowledgement of conservation areas.

We promote actions to strengthen sustainable development.

teachers, environmental T’ikay Wasi, training, training forresearch Our trained, approach includes environmental education, promoters and specialists working in teachers and Protected monitoring, the sustainable of natural resources Natural Areas (PNA) so thatmanagement Environmental education they can promote environmentally for young adults and advocacy for the development of communal initiatives. friendly activities and respect for our biodiversity.

We promote environmental education throughout all our programs and projects and we provide expertise in forming the National Policy on Environmental

By Education.

2019 APECO is a sustainable

Vision

institution guiding the charge to conserve biodiversity and building a model of sustainable development for the country, with the support of a multigenerational team committed to our institutional objectives.

Mission

Preparation of educational material

Objectives

Promote behavior change related to the conservation of biodiversity through environmental education and This is an initiative that uses our training communication. instruments to promote solutions through the implementation positiveof Guarantee the of viability and innovative environmental practices. ecosystems and species, This model helps generate a more especially in Protected Natural participatory attitude towards our role as individuals,Areas family(PNA). members, and members of the civil society, as well as from businesses.

Promote participatory

management processes that We invite you to visit our webpage to learn more about how can combat threats to “your green footprint� can positively impact the planet.

Our actions benefit populations with limited opportunities as well as broader society. We work to create awareness and contribute to sustainable models that will allow Peru to face the challenges of development and climate change. Our team is ideally suited to this task and committed to our institutional Initiative for Conservation mission. in the Andean Amazon - ICAA PERUVIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF NATURE

biodiversity as well as promote climate change adaptation or mitigation strategies.

Office in Lima:

Develop scientific research to generate solid, high quality evidence to bolster support for Office in Amazonas: proposed solutions to problems facing the environment and support for nature conservancy.

Get to know our four programs We work in the coastland, the Andes, the Amazonian rainforest and Antarctica.

Forests and native communities

Biodiversity and climate change

We work with Manu National Park and we are also committed to strengthen the capacity of native communities in the San Martin Region.

and cloud forests

We strengthen the capacity of native communities and encourage the conservation of biodiversity in the Amazon basin through a variety of projects in communal reserves.

We provide support for the institutional strengthening of ECOSIRA to preserve biodiversity

Peru is among the ten countries in the world most vulnerable to climate change. At APECO we design management plans and develop activities to promote adaptation and help mitigate the effects of climate change.

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We conduct bilingual and intercultural education activities to promote the appropriate management of natural resources among the native communities of Purús.

We promote and strengthen conservation, research and management approaches.

We created the Regional Conservation System of Amazonas (SICRE) in 2007.

We are active in advocating for the acknowledgment of private conservation areas such as Tilacancha, Copallín and Huaylla Belén.

We protect the Cordillera de Colán National Sanctuary and Chayú Nain Communal Reserve by strengthening the productive capacity of the communities in these areas.

We also support the Copallín Private Conservation Area and promote agro-forestry in nearby communities.

Marine-coastal ecosystems

We conduct activities related to the conservation and research of marine species under threat, in order to improve marine biodiversity.

We are the only civil society institution that performs research in Antarctica.

Chinstrap penguin

Environmental education: our tool We have created awareness and trained, teachers, environmental promoters and specialists working in Protected Natural Areas (PNA) so that they can promote environmentally friendly activities and respect for our biodiversity.

Services T’ikay Wasi, training for teachers Environmental education for young adults Preparation of educational material

We promote environmental education throughout all our programs and projects and we provide expertise in forming the National Policy on Environmental Education.

This is an initiative that uses our training instruments to promote solutions through the implementation of positive and innovative environmental practices.

This model helps generate a more participatory attitude towards our role as individuals, family members, and members of the civil society, as well as from businesses.

We invite you to visit our webpage to learn more about how “your green footprint” can positively impact the planet.

Office in Lima:

PERUVIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF NATURE

Office in Amazonas:

Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon - ICAA