News

In this space we share relevant articles and news related to our work in the Amazon with the recognition of promising initiatives. We are committed to innovation, knowledge and high-impact success stories.

Group of haversters and customers of Brazil Nuts visiting area of the Amazon Forest.

AIV to Lead UK-Funded Initiative to Transform Amazonian Value Chains

AIV is strengthening sustainable, market‑led value chains across the Amazon through private‑sector leadership, technical assistance and UK PACT support. The programme combines investment practice with deep field knowledge to help producer organisations adopt resilient, deforestation‑free models. By generating evidence‑based case studies and supporting Peru’s Bioeconomy Roadmap, the project aims to improve forest‑based livelihoods and position biodiversity‑based products in gl

7 days ago2 min read

A group of eight participants stand in a training room in Junín, Peru, posing after an agroforestry workshop delivered by AIV. They are smiling, with workshop materials visible in the background.

Technical Assistance as Climate Action: Inside Workshops Promoted by AIV in Peru

Across Junín and Pasco, AIV is working with five coffee cooperatives to strengthen their technical capacity in climate‑smart agriculture. Through agroforestry workshops led by Henry S. and Verónica López de la Lama, cooperatives learn how to restore soils, diversify crops and reduce deforestation risk. These sessions form part of AIV’s mission to build resilient, low‑emission coffee systems and support producer organisations in leading their own sustainable transition.

Jul 72 min read

The UK Embassy in Peru is launching the programme

UK PACT Unveils £1,18M Boost for Amazonian NTFPs

Last Friday in Lima, UK PACT launched its flagship Peru programme, backed by £1.18 million to elevate Peruvian non-timber forest products in global markets. AIV joins the consortium to upgrade production, strengthen value chains and secure trade deals. Over 24 months, the project will work with ten forest communities across San Martín, Loreto and Ucayali, aiming for 20% revenue growth.

Jul 15, 20252 min read

Investors talked in LCAW 2025 event about the importance of TA to accelerate finance

Beyond the Loan: How Technical Assistance Unlocks Amazon Potential

Thursday, 10th July 2025 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos Amazon’s small and medium enterprises are at the centre of climate resilience,...

Jul 10, 20252 min read

Convergence Publishes Blended Finance Data in Report

Comvergence Report results

Oct 4, 20241 min read