Ashaninka Tribe's Reforestation Success Inspires Regional Conservation Effort

The Ashaninka tribe's sustainable practices in the Amazon are now a model for protecting 12 Indigenous territories with a $6.8 million grant.

The Ashaninka tribe has transformed their territory from deforested cattle farms to thriving forests with diverse crops and medicinal plants.
With a $6.8 million Amazon Fund grant, the Ashaninka aim to expand their successful land management practices to 12 neighboring Indigenous territories.
The Ashaninka's efforts have led to significant reductions in deforestation, with only 0.03% of their territory currently deforested.
The tribe's approach includes food sovereignty, cultural strengthening, and creating alliances with neighboring communities to protect their lands.
Climate change poses new challenges, but the Ashaninka are focusing on adaptation strategies to ensure the sustainability of their region.