Growing sustainable coffee to preserve the Amazon

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4,863
24%
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The project

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The Cuiscaf project supports local communities in Cuispes, Peru, in the production of sustainable shade coffee and the reforestation of indigenous trees to combat deforestation linked mainly to coffee growing, and thus preserve the Amazon rainforest and its biodiversity.
Action regions
South America
65
%
of global deforestation occurs in tropical forests
119
bird species in Peru on the IUCN Red List
198 190
trees planted since 2022

Solution

Cuiscaf, in partnership with the NGO Ecoan, works to preserve Andean forests and their biodiversity, particularly the marvelous hummingbird, a threatened species.

The project promotes coffee cultivation under the shade of native trees, a method that combats deforestation while promoting reforestation. This innovative approach protects unique ecosystems while supporting development economic local.

By training farmers to produce sustainable high-quality coffee, Cuiscaf strikes a balance between environmental conservation and improving living conditions for local communities. Thus, the project demonstrates that responsible agriculture and biodiversity conservation can go hand in hand. 

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Use of the money

The donations collected will be used to support:

- The production of coffee seedlings and seedlings of native species in nurseries.
- Environmental awareness in schools.
- Capacity building for farmers.
- The creation of a protected area to safeguard biodiversity.
- And the establishment of an ecotourism program. 
"Reconciling people and forests is not just about planting trees, it's about restoring meaning, links and autonomy to communities that are all too often forgotten.
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Nicolas Froissard
President, Planète Urgence
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