tierraselva is a group of dedicated national and international technical experts, researchers and volunteers who are dedicated to gender equity, conservation and capacity building initiatives in the amazon region.
Recognizing on-going threats induced by global to national to regional to local practices, and gender inequality as related to resource distribution, access and ownership our team proactively leads and directs a broad range of initiatives with international and local partners and groups. Our work includes and is not limited to the following;
- research, data collection, monitoring and evaluation, awareness creation and training on local environmental and socio-cultural threats and impacts,
- environmental and cultural management, eco-tourism and sustainable livelihoods activities,
- technical training with local municipal and indigenous leaders on regulatory and policy frameworks, governance, resource management and monitoring, conflict resolution and mediation,
- youth education programs focusing on; environmental leadership/ stewardship programs, development and distribution of classroom tools and guidebooks,
- water and waste management activities, campaigns and advocacy
- engaging men and boys in training focused on gender equity, as related to resource management and climate change;
- engaged in reforestation local “greening” programs including planting, educational awareness campaigns and monitoring;
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