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Environmental conservation work in Peru


Latest news and publications


 
Bigeye Tuna for sale at the fish market in Hawaii.

27 Nov 2008
Pacific tuna face risky fisheries meeting
Yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna fisheries in the western and central Pacific also face collapse if a forthcoming management meeting doesn't dramatically change the way they are harvested, WWF warned today.
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Some 200,000 endangered loggerhead turtles (<i>Caretta caretta</i>) drown annually on longlines set around the world for tuna, swordfish, and other fish.

26 Aug 2008
Fishing Technology That’s Letting Turtles Off the Hook
Santiago de Cali, Colombia - Alternative fishing technology has been shown to save turtles while not affecting fish catches, according to a report released by WWF and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).

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Maflops, a forest management company operating close to Highway BR-163, practices sustainable forestry. If carried out the right way, sustainable forestry activities can generate income, provide long-term timber supplies and ensure that forests continue to be ecologically functional.

04 Jul 2008
Vague land ownership a factor in Amazon deforestation
A "fragile" land tenure system and "a scarce presence" by the State were identified as key factors in rising Amazon deforestation last week. » Read more

New or updated projects

Modified: Nov 2008 - Started: Nov 2007

Overcoming obstacles for REDD projects implementation in the Peruvian Andean Amazon

This project aims to contribute to the effective conservation of biodiverse forest lands in the Peruvian Andean Amazon. These forests are subject to h... » Read more
 
Modified: Jan 2008 - Started: May 2006

Poverty Reduction and Management of Natural Resources

Located in the Condorcanqui province, region of Amazonas, this project aims to contribute to the reduction of the poverty levels of indigenous populat... » Read more
 
Modified: Jan 2008 - Started: Jul 1998

Freshwater Conservation

WWF Peru's main goal is the long-term conservation, protection and sustainable management of the Abanico del Pastaza and Pacaya Samiria areas with the... » Read more

Contact

Teddi Penaherrera
(Conservation Director)
WWF Peru Programme Office,
Lima Main

T: +51 1 440 5550

Website

Offices

WWF Peru Programme Office,
Lima Main
Trinidad Morán 853 Lince Lima- 14,
Peru
Peru

T: +51 1 440 5550
F: +51 1 440 2133
 
WWF Peru,
Iquitos
WWF Peru Loreto Office Calle Loreto 337 Iquitos
Peru

T: +51 1 65 23 3661
 
WWF Peru,
Madre de Dios
Jr. San Martin G6. FONAVI Puerto Maldonado Madre de Dios
Peru

T: +51 82 57 4223
F: +51 82 57 4223
 
WWF Peru,
Ucayali
Jr. San Martín 381 Pucallpa Ucayali
Peru

T: +51 61 57 6941
F: +51 61 57 6941
 
WWF Peru,
Von Humboldt Aguaytia Pilot Project (PE)
Jiron Progreso 143 Segundo Piso Aguaytia
Peru

T: +51 6148 1205
F: +51 61 48 1205

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