Cordillera Azul National Park REDD Project

Peru

Strengthen security through local communities and defeat deforestation.

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1.575.266
Ton CO2 captured
180.000
People involved
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How it works

The project began in 2002 and is a collaboration between the Field Museum of Chicago and local communities adjacent to the park. The goal is to defeat deforestation by strengthening security through the involvement of local communities. The Cordillera Azul area touches more than 200 communities reaching about 180,000 people. The health of the forest reflects the well-being of the communities as it is the sole source of income for most people.

3.500
Protected animal species
400.000
Preserved plant species
1.353.190
Hectares saved
Renewable energy produced annually
Protected animal species
Andean bear
Harpy eagle
Jaguar
Peruvian Rupicola
Peruvian blade

Where does it develop?

Cordillera Azul is located in four areas of central Peru: San Martín, Ucayali, Huánuco, and Loreto. The extent of forest protected by the project is 1,351,964 hectares and allows the capture of 1.58 million tons of CO₂ annually.

Certifications

The benefits also touch biodiversity; thanks to this project, 35 new animal species have been discovered and their natural habitats protected. Safeguarding over 3,500 species, including Andean bears and Harpy eagles (both endangered), has enabled Cordillera Azul to receive Verra CCB (Climate, Community and Biodiversity) certification.

SDG
The project
Cordillera Azul National Park REDD Project
contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Benefits

The project has generated countless co-benefits such as access to education, the construction of new infrastructure, the distribution of potable water between villages, and the generation of a secure source of income for members of adjacent communities.

The project in brief

- Preservation of biodiversity
- Economic and social development
- Improvement of air and soil conditions

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