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WCC 2020 Res 130 - Activity Report

General Information
IUCN Constituent: 
Asociación Amazónicos por la Amazonía
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Member
Period covered: 
2024
Geographic scope: 
Meso and South America
Country/Territory: 
Peru
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID), Unión Europea (UE)
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessTo integrate the community and strengthen the sense of belonging, the project included education, sensitization and awareness-raising activities on conservation and ecotourism. The communities actively participated in training programs that addressed conservation, responsible tourism and sustainable resource management. These trainings also fostered the empowerment of youth and women, who now play key roles in conservation and ecotourism activities in the area. The Quechua-Lamista culture of the Aguano Muyuna community was revalued through the creation of a line of handicrafts representative of the area, led by women from the Yaku Kawsanapa Bio Agro Forestal Association. This association created handicraft products that combine cultural identity and commitment to sustainability, which are now part of the tourism offer. In addition, the interpretation centers built serve as educational spaces for tourists, who learn about biodiversity and local culture through exhibits and talks. These awareness-raising activities have strengthened the links between the communities and their natural environment, and have promoted a greater appreciation of and commitment to conservation. Ongoing training and participation in conservation activities allow members of the associations to lead and promote sustainable tourism as an educational and economic resource, integrating the region's culture and natural heritage into each visitor experience.Completed
Field activitiesAccording to WCC Resolution 130 of 2020, “Strengthening the role of sustainable tourism in biodiversity conservation and community resilience”, in Amazónicos por la Amazonía (AMPA) we are convinced that tourism is a key ally for conservation, as these activities promote learning and amazement in communities, connecting them with the reality of diverse cultures and ecosystems while boosting their sustainable development. In this sense, we have implemented the project: “Scientific and Community Ecotourism in the Biocorridor of Conservation Concessions Cordillera del Vaquero - Yaku Kawsanapa - Sacha Runa (7,890.32 hectares) in the San Martin region, buffer zone of the Cordillera Azul National Park and the Cordillera Escalera Regional Conservation Area”. Field activities included training the owners of the three conservation areas and members of the communities involved, especially young people and women from the communities of Los Ángeles, Nueva Esperanza, Corazón de Jesús, Unión de Pucararca and Aguano Muyuna, in ecotourism techniques, environmental interpretation and biodiversity monitoring, among others, to strengthen their role in the development of local tourism through the creation of the Shunku Sacha tourist destination, “Corazón del Bosque” (Heart of the Forest). To this end, a participatory community surveillance system was implemented through the creation of surveillance and control committees to monitor deforestation. A local fauna monitoring system was also implemented with camera traps. In addition, the necessary infrastructure was developed, such as viewpoints and interpretation centers, to facilitate research and tourist visits.Completed
Scientific/technical activitiesIn parallel, the project has had a strong scientific component that contributes to ecotourism and strengthens the conservation of the biocorridor. Biodiversity research has documented more than 380 species of flora and fauna, including the identification of three species of felines, which highlights the importance of this biocorridor for regional biodiversity. This research was fundamental for defining the areas of greatest ecological value and biodiversity, and has supported the implementation of environmental interpretation routes in the area. To enrich the visitor experience, community guides were trained as biodiversity guides using digital tools, offering a more immersive and professional educational experience on the Shunku Sacha routes. In addition, mini cacao processing plants were installed in nearby communities, incorporating sustainable technologies and applying a circular economy approach. This development has boosted the production of cocoa derivatives, adding value to this productive chain and generating additional income for the communities. The camera-trap wildlife monitoring system also contributes to ongoing research in the biocorridor and makes it possible to monitor the activity of species at risk, helping to adapt conservation strategies according to the data obtained.Completed
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
- Surveillance and control: Three surveillance committees were created with approximately 30 people involved in forest surveillance and wildlife monitoring activities. - Tourism and research: Each association formed a tourism and research committee, comprising 15 people who manage tourism and scientific activities in the region. - Biodiversity recorded: More than 380 species of flora and fauna were identified in the biocorridor, confirming its importance for biodiversity conservation. - Visitors to the biocorridor: Since the improvements, the Shunku Sacha biocorridor has received approximately 180 visitors and the number is expected to increase every year, consolidating this destination as a reference for scientific and community ecotourism. - Quechua-Lamista handicrafts: A committee of 10 women artisans has revitalized Chazuta's handicraft traditions, contributing to the cultural identity of Yaku Kawsanapa. - Infrastructure for tourism and conservation: Eleven tourism infrastructures have been built, including viewpoints and rest areas, as well as three interpretive centers to receive and educate tourists. - Cocoa mini-plants: Three cocoa mini-plants have been implemented,
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
The implementation took place in a context in which the associations had a low level of organizational strengthening. To this end, we worked to build solid bonds of trust, allowing the associations to work together through a participatory approach, recognizing and revaluing the knowledge of local populations and how this adds to the management of their conservation areas.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
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