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A view of the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu with
Lost city of the Inc Machu Picchu sits high in the Peruvian Andes. © Connie Gelb

Fisheries, water summits and history, and the Amazon Rainforest

In Peru, natural resources are one of the most important engines of the economy. That is why it is essential to ensure that they are used sustainably, from the Pacific fisheries to the Amazon Rainforest rich in timber and diversity. The Nature Conservancy works with partners to protect Peru’s rich biodiversity and the services it provides to millions of people.

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Recovering the Amuna Systems

TNC and the Caterpillar Foundation created a natural infrastructure recovery project in the upper Rimac River Watershed to assure Peru's water supply for generations to come.

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in the early morning light, Ancón, Peru.

Sustainable Fishing in Peru

The Nature Conservancy is reforming the artisanal fishing sector and the management of other small-scale artisanal fisheries in Peru.

Mar 2019

Lima Water Fund

Aquafondo: The Water Fund For Lima

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is supporting the creation of Aquafondo to protect the water courses that human communities and nature depend on.

Peruvian Amazon

Working with Indigenous Peoples to Conserve and Protect the Peruvian Amazon

TNC works with indigenous communities to avoid, minimize and mitigate the environmental impact of infrastructure development in Peru.

Jan 2024