Bajo Río Guainía and Río Negro Indigenous Reserve
Human Forest and the Bajo Río Guainía and Río Negro Indigenous Reserve: A Holistic Approach
Impact
Communities
26
Punta Brava, Frito Tsipanapi, Catanacuname, Sabanita Santa Fe, Playa Blanca, Canaán Guainía (Nueva), Punta Barbosa, Winape, Gavilán, Santa Marta, Playa San Felipe, Cangrejo, Cangrejo 1, 1 de Agosto, Porvenir Mayabo, Capaco, Buena Vista, Punta Ángel, Chaveni, Ducutivapo, Carrizal, Cabezón, Galilea, San Rafael, Porvenir Frontera, La Guadalupe
Families
Benefiting
373
Total
Project
Duration
480
Months of project activity
2018-2057
Protected
Area
465K
465.247,60 hectares
Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Reduction of
Emissions from
Deforestation and Degradation
2M
2.643.710 tCO2e
Project Description
Standard
Status
The Grateful Planet initiative with the Bajo Río Guainía and Río Negro Indigenous Reserve has been active since 2017, covering 464,247.60 hectares of forest—representing 61.52% of the reserve’s territory. This project aims to protect the land and its people by preserving forests, strengthening local communities, and ensuring sustainable development. It is located in the districts of San Felipe and La Guadalupe in the Guainía region.
The project area includes ecologically significant landscapes such as dense upland forests, floodplain forests, savannas, natural grasslands, and major waterways. It is part of the Negro River sub-basin within the Amazon Basin, connecting neighboring territories in Venezuela and Brazil.
The region is rich in cultural diversity, with a strong presence of the Curripaco people and influences from the Nheengatú (Yeral) community of Brazilian origin.
From a technical perspective, the project has the following objectives:
- Mitigate the effects of climate change by implementing measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation and forest degradation.
- Distribute economic benefits among the families of the reserve, respecting their traditions and community needs.
- Promote and uphold indigenous values and traditions while improving the quality of life for families within the reserve.
Community Programs
Social Initiatives
Teaching young people traditional craftsmanship
Organizing sports and recreational activities
Caring for children while their parents are at work
Preserving and teaching indigenous languages
Sharing knowledge of traditional medicine
Supporting community education initiatives
Teaching traditional cuisine
Passing on ancestral wisdom
Environmental Initiatives
Environmental Initiatives
Producing eco-friendly building materials
Maintaining a clean and healthy community environment
Forest Conservation Initiatives
Planting trees
Educating on REDD+ proyects
