UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Published purpose

This project aims to strengthen climate adaptation and socio-ecological resilience for more than 5,000 people, particularly women, young people, and members of indigenous communities in the province of Padre Abad, Ucayali region, Peru. It is based on an integrated territorial approach to prevent, reduce and respond to forest fires, while promoting ecological restoration, inclusive governance and the transition to sustainable agricultural practices. The project seeks to promote the adoption of nature-based solutions and the implementation of gender-sensitive and intercultural territorial governance mechanisms. Project activities include: (1) strengthening the capacity of local authorities, indigenous organizations and communities to plan and implement integrated forest fire management strategies, including community early warning systems; (2) promoting the adoption of regenerative and climate-smart agricultural practices, such as agroforestry systems, vegetated firebreaks and living barriers, to restore degraded ecosystems and improve sustainable productivity; (3) supporting the restoration of corridors to strengthen ecological connectivity and landscape resilience; (4) improving access for women, young people, and indigenous peoples to public and private climate finance mechanisms that are tailored to their needs and realities; and (5) strengthening the capacity of financial institutions, local governments, and land management platforms to integrate gender, climate, and biodiversity considerations into their policies, services, and investments.