Conservation and Coexistence in the Andes-Amazon

The panel discussion “Conservation and Coexistence in the Andes-Amazon” convened leading experts, policymakers, the private sector, and voices from local and Indigenous communities. Dr. Anne Larson moderated the session, with Valbina Miguel, Yanesha activist and artist; Marco Arenas, former Director of Biodiversity, Peruvian Ministry of Environment; Gabriel Quijandría, IUCN Regional Director for South America and former Minister of the Environment of Perú; Lucía Ruiz, ASRI-UTEC and former Minister of the Environment of Perú; and Jorge López-Dóriga, AJE Group, a global beverage company focused in sustainability, Chief of Communications and Sustainability Officer, as panelists.
The conversation addressed the fundamental conflict between traditional models of development, which lead to forest destruction, and the imperative of biodiversity conservation and local well-being. The synthesis below organizes the ten most crucial points raised, demonstrating that the path forward requires not just incremental change, but a holistic overhaul of economic valuations, social policies, governance structures, and international cooperation.

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