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As part of the International Exchange of Experiences on Climate Governance, Action and Financing, held from 31 March to 3 April  in Lima, Peru, Indigenous leaders from Peru and Ecuador conducted an in-depth analysis of the Peruvian Amazonian indigenous movement’s experience in developing their own proposals to address climate change over the past 15 years.

In the Aymara language, Warisata means “seedbed of wisdom.” This describes fittingly the site where over 350 participants gathered in December 2024 to co-create an agricultural early warning system that incorporates Bolivia’s rich ancestral knowledge. Indigenous leaders, government representatives, academics, and civil society groups came together to propose a system powered by natural indicators and the collective wisdom of Bolivia’s indigenous peoples.

138 forest fires were detected up to September 2024 in the province of Jaén and 65 in San Ignacio, adding to the fact that the provinces of Jaén and San Ignacio have already lost 73% and 43% of their original mountain forest area, increasing their vulnerability to climate change.

As part of the final, in-person stage of the School of Indigenous Governance and Amazonian Development (EGIDA—AIDESEP) course, young indigenous Peruvians in Chiriaco, district of Imaza, Amazonas, will complete the specialisation course ‘Indigenous Territories for a Full Life: Climate Change and Financing.’ Supported by the Biodiversity Landscape Fund (BLF) Andes Amazon project, this milestone represents the end of an empowering training journey, equipping indigenous leaders with tools to tackle climate change and navigate global climate finance systems.

Practical Action, in collaboration with local authorities, is transforming Bolivian communities with solar-powered irrigation systems. By addressing water scarcity, improving crop yields, and raising awareness about climate-resilient strategies, these initiatives are reversing migration trends, enhancing food security, and boosting local incomes. The project aims to expand water storage and efficient irrigation, ultimately fostering sustainable development and a brighter future for small farmers in Bolivia.

In the heart of the Amazon, farmers Gerardo, Álvaro, Sergio, and Vicente of the Kanús Cooperative have transformed their cacao cultivation, blending traditional methods with modern techniques. Supported by Practical Action, they've boosted their yields and market presence while preserving their natural environment. Discover their journey of resilience, collaboration, and sustainable development in the vast green forests along the Santiago River.

Nearly a year into our fieldwork, significant strides have been made in the project "Building Community Resilience in Vulnerable Watersheds of Cajamarca, Lambayeque, and La Libertad in Peru," supported by USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA).