Minam allocated more than S/42 million for forest conservation in 100 days of management

During the first 100 days of the Government, the Ministry of the Environment (Minam) strengthened the conservation of Amazon forests, the development of sustainable biobusinesses and the recovery of ecosystems, through investments aimed at protecting biodiversity and improving the quality of life of communities.

“We are showing that conserving our forests also means generating development and opportunities for Amazonian families. “Our commitment is that the protection of biodiversity translates into greater income, employment and better living conditions for communities, through the promotion of sustainable businesses,” highlighted the Minister of the Environment, Vladimiro Huaroc Portocarrero.

In terms of conservation, Minam, through the National Forest Conservation Program for the Mitigation of Climate Change (Forest Program), completed the implementation of 50 business plans, with an investment of S/40.26 million to conserve 439,913 hectares of forests, for the benefit of 1,585 families from 49 native communities in Atalaya, Ucayali.

In addition, The program delivered S/ 2.2 million to 25 native communities in the regions of Amazonas, Cajamarca, Loreto, Pasco and Junín, benefiting 2,942 families and contributing to conserving 220,186 hectares of foreststhrough sustainable ventures and surveillance of the territory.

Biobusiness and sustainable production

For its part, The Forests Program mobilized S/739,000 for tourism ventures and briquette production in the San Martin region, for the benefit of 40 families, along with the conservation of 9,129 hectares of forests.

Through the General Directorate of Economy and Environmental Financing, Minam managed more than S/22 million to strengthen sustainable businesses. Of this amount, Through the Impacta Verde initiative, it allocated more than S/13 million for six green businesses in six departments of the country, and channeled S/ 9.26 million to promote 189 biobusinesses in the Amazon with the Biobusiness Program.

Environmental recovery

Through Executing Unit 003: Comprehensive Management of Environmental Quality (GICA), Minam granted S/17.65 million to the recovery of areas degraded by solid waste and the strengthening of public cleaning services.

In Tambopata, Madre de Dios, it promoted the recovery of 13.88 hectares, for the benefit of 95,598 people. In addition, In Arequipa, it delivered five container washers valued at S/4.01 million to improve public cleaning services in five districts.

With these results, Minam reaffirms its commitment to forest conservation, the promotion of sustainable biobusinesses and environmental recovery, promoting new economic opportunities and better living conditions for Peruvian families.

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