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Canasta de Castaña (Basket of Brazil Nuts)

Canasta de Castaña (Basket of Brazil Nuts)


Brazil Nuts trees play a particular role in their relationship to the rain forest. They thrive only in thew wild and in company of diverse species. The Brasil nuts are sought for on the international market, yet their value chain could benefit from a larger degree of collaboration and alliances. As part of a collaboration […]

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Shared land (Tierra Compartida)

Shared land (Tierra Compartida)


Buffer zones play a major role in bridging the divide between conservation and inclusive development. Historically, the buffer zones were introduced as a neutral area between countries or two areas of domination. From today’s conservationist perspective, they could be understood as a pilot area to demonstrate how balance between people and nature can be achieved. […]

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El Gran Paititi

El Gran Paititi


“Paitití”, better known as El Dorado, refers to a mystical Inca treasure lost somewhere in the rainforest of the Amazon. It represents a place of economic, cultural, and spiritual wealth, yet to be discovered. The El Gran Paitití Project seeks to uncover this treasure, by engaging the public into a vision of a balanced co-existence [...]
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