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The YAAWI IIPANA REDD+ project, located in the Guaviare Department, spans 671,145 hectares within the Colombian Amazon biome. Its name, meaning “the house of the jaguar” in the Curripaco language, reflects the cultural reverence for this symbol of protection and wisdom. This region, home to the Puinave and Curripaco Indigenous communities of the Morichal Viejo Indigenous Reserve, is a biodiversity hotspot that connects the Amazon and Orinoquía ecosystems, providing shelter to tropical forests and endangered species of significant ecological value.
YAAWI IIPANA REDD+ focuses on deforestation mitigation through sustainable forest management practices and emission reductions from forest degradation. In addition to preserving biodiversity, the project strengthens the governance of 11 Indigenous communities, who serve as forest guardians. By selling carbon credits, the initiative fosters social and economic development, improving the quality of life for these communities while safeguarding their cultural and environmental heritage.
hectares of humid tropical forest
people from the Puinave and Curripaco communities
Municipality of El Retorno,
Guaviare, Colombia
Cercarbono
Amazon / Humid Tropical Forest
– Morichal Viejo, Santa Rosa,
Cerro Cocuy, Santa Cruz, Caño Danta,
and other Indigenous Reserves
AENOR
651,118
AENOR
Through the YAAWI IIPANA REDD+ project, Indigenous communities have developed key conservation initiatives to protect their lands and promote environmental sustainability. These actions include: Restoration of degraded areas Biodiversity monitoring Sustainable resource management practices With a focus on cultural empowerment and territorial governance, these communities have become active stewards of their ecosystems, protecting biodiversity and ensuring a legacy of conservation for future generations.
To promote the cultural heritage of the Indigenous reserve, various events have been organized to foster community integration, strengthen local traditions, and preserve the native language.
A training program was conducted within the reserve, enabling selected community members to learn about nursery management, seedling care, and plantation techniques. As a result, a fully operational nursery was established, leading to the reforestation of 15 hectares of degraded land.
In an effort to improve the quality of life for the reserve’s communities while leveraging the high solar radiation potential of the area, solar panels have been installed for all families, providing them with a sustainable and renewable energy source.
By offsetting your emissions, you contribute to the conservation of unique ecosystems in Latin America and the well-being of local communities. Make a difference today!
