A community-based project in the Peruvian Amazon focused on restoring degraded land, strengthening local livelihoods, and developing sustainable agroforestry systems in collaboration with local families.
Proyecto La Colorada takes place in the Ucayali region of the Peruvian Amazon, near Pucallpa and Lake Cashibococha. The project is led by a local partner and focuses on reforestation, biodiversity restoration, and community development.
The initiative aims to restore degraded land while creating sustainable income opportunities for local families through agroforestry systems such as vanilla cultivation and mixed cropping strategies.
Within the I2Impact programme, the project combines research, local knowledge, and experimentation to co-create solutions adapted to the ecological and social context of the community.
The project addresses a complex interaction of environmental and socio-economic challenges.
These challenges reinforce each other, making it difficult for communities to develop sustainable livelihoods while protecting their environment.
The project follows a holistic, community-driven approach that combines ecological restoration with economic development.
Rather than imposing predefined solutions, the project evolves through continuous learning and collaboration with the community.
The project aims to generate long-term environmental and social impact.
Impact is measured through ecological indicators, livelihood improvements, and community participation.
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During the first semester, the project focuses on exploration and understanding the local context, including environmental conditions, community needs, and underlying challenges.
In the next phase, the team will move towards implementation by testing selected solutions, working directly with the community, and refining approaches based on real-world feedback.