Ecuador has a new protected area of over 3 million acres in the Ecuadorian Amazon! 🎉 The creation of the Tarímiat Pujutaí Nuṉka Reserve is historic both because of the size of the area and also due to the inclusivity of its process.
The creation of the Tarímiat Pujutaí Nuṉka Reserve in Ecuador is a significant step towards protecting Indigenous land and preserving the country's rich and diverse ecosystems. The reserve covers over 1 million hectares of Andean and Amazonian forests in the Morona Santiago province and is home to a wide range of unique and diverse ecosystems, including cloud forests, sandstone plateaus, Amazonian lowlands, and floodplain forests. This area is also home to over a thousand species of birds, many of which are endemic to the region, and large mammals such as jaguars, tapirs, and spectacled bears.
The creation of the reserve was the result of a unique collaboration between the government of Morona Santiago, Indigenous communities, and NGOs and facilitated by Nature & Culture International. The "pre-legislative consultation process" involved 21 meetings with the Shuar, Achuar, and other Indigenous communities, which allowed for a better understanding of their different visions for the reserve. This inclusive process ensured that the reserve would serve the needs of both the environment and the Indigenous communities who live there.
The Tarímiat Pujutaí Nuṉka Reserve is intended to act as a corridor for wildlife species, connecting to other protected areas in eastern Ecuador and northern Peru. It is also aimed at reducing the threat of deforestation, which has been a significant concern for the local Indigenous communities who have been fighting against encroaching mining, logging, and cattle ranching activities. The reserve is expected to help reduce deforestation rates and protect the region's natural resources for future generations.
https://www.natureandculture.org/tarimiat-pujutai-nu%e1%b9%89ka-reserve-indigenous-nationalities-and-provincial-government-agree-to-protect-over-3-million-acres/
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Collaborations towards solving climate change simplifies the actions taken as everyone is on the same page.
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This is a great initiative, hitting two birds with one stone, protecting the forest and the wildlife.
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Dear Sarah Chabane Thank you for getting your climate love to level 2! We have reached out to Nature & Culture International and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time
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fantastic way to save the great Amazon forest
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Great, Amazon forest should be protected with all means
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Great way to have amazon forest protected which is home to many species.
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@timothy_ndegwa yes, it's fantastic!
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The Amazon forest is one of the most important natural resources and should be protected at all costs
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@munene_mugambi agreed!