Working with 271 indigenous producers of coffee and cocoa, the project works to implement sustainable agroforestry practices in the indigenous territories of the T’simane Mosetene, Leco and Tacana communities.

Nature-based Intervention:

The project focused on building technical capacity in agroforestry through hosting training and workshops. They promoted an agroforestry model which focuses on having a diversified forest canopy alongside the important crops of coffee and cocoa. These biodiverse plots can support more native species and capture more carbon than traditional plantations. In order to promote the security of these interventions and support indigenous land tenure a decentralized and cost-efficient system for control and vigilance of indigenous territories was established. This program uses technologies such as phone apps and collaborations with local national park authorities to bolster protections against illegal land encroachment.

Overview of context and outcomes:

The Territories of the T’simane Mosetene, Leco and Tacana indigenous communities cover over 1,000,000 ha and intersect with the Madidi and Pilón Lajas protected areas. This highly biodiverse landscape is threatened by deforestation which is done for illegal agricultural clearing and settlements, timber extraction and gold mining. These acts are damaging to the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities and perpetuate cycles of poverty.