| Led by: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) |
| Implementation period: January 2025 - March 2026 |
| Sector: Nature (AFOLU) |
In the Amazon regions of Loreto and Ucayali, economic growth often comes at the expense of ecosystems and local communities. Infrastructure projects—such as roads, river networks, and energy developments—are frequently planned and implemented without sufficient environmental and social considerations. This can lead to deforestation, habitat loss, and negative impacts on Indigenous communities.
This project addresses these challenges by equipping regional governments and civil society with the tools and knowledge needed to develop sustainable infrastructure. It builds on previous work by WCS in Loreto, where efforts focused on helping the regional government (GOREL) identify and implement infrastructure projects that consider both environmental and social factors. Now, the project expands to Ucayali, a neighbouring region with strong economic and social ties to Loreto. The goal is to ensure that future infrastructure development follows a territorial approach, meaning that projects are planned in coordination with the surrounding environment, communities, and long-term sustainability goals.
A key aspect of this project is its collaboration with Indigenous organizations, such as ORAU in Ucayali and ORPIO in Loreto. Their participation is essential to ensuring that infrastructure planning respects Indigenous rights, traditions, and knowledge while promoting sustainable development.
