GRATEFUL PLANET WITH THE INDIGENOUS RESERVE OF BAJO RÍO GUAINÍA AND RÍO NEGRO – PROJECT II
Working together with the community from the heart of the rainforest to protect nature and support sustainable livelihoods.
Grateful Planet: Bajo Río Guainía and Río Negro II
Impact
Communities Involved
Families
Benefiting
Total
Project
Duration
Months of activity
2022 – 2062
Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)




Project Description
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Status

The Grateful Planet with the Indigenous Reserve of Bajo Río Guainía and Río Negro II project has been operating since 2017, covering an area of 293,400.88 hectares, which represents 38.48% of the total reserve area.
This initiative officially launched in 2022 with four communities from the Bajo Río Guainía and Río Negro reserve, continuing the work started by the first Grateful Planet project to reduce deforestation and forest degradation in the region.
Located in the district of Puerto Colombia, Guainía.
The project area includes vital ecosystems such as dense upland forests, floodplain forests, savannas, natural grasslands, and major surface water flows. It is part of the Guainía sub-basin of the Amazon River basin, linking the region to neighboring territories in Venezuela.
With a rich cultural diversity, the project primarily involves the Curripaco people, who have a strong presence in the area, along with influences from neighboring reserves.
From a technical perspective, the project’s key objectives are:
- 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

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
