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.

Adam Smith and Pajani Singah attending session at the UK Houses of Parliament

How Can We Invest To Achieve Impact In Developing Economies?

AIV shared the work our company is doing in Latin America with two prominent members of the House of Lords, demonstrating results.

Feb 27, 20251 min read

Nelson Torres from AIV team and the team at Ressources Bio in the Amazon Forest

Why is the collaboration between AIV and RESSOURCES BIO crucial for the Amazon?

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) collaborates with ethical buyers and smaller partner cooperatives to foster sustainable long-term partnership

Feb 19, 20252 min read

Aldo Soto, Nelson Torres and Pajani Singah in the boat trip

Supporting Ethical Trade from Forest to Market

They travelled for 3 hours by boat…. … to meet the Brazil Nuts harvesters from two partner cooperatives in Peru – RONAP and AFIMAD.

Feb 14, 20252 min read

Interview Shafia Abdala: Connecting Producers with Global Ethical Buyers

Interview with Sustainability Manager at GOODSAM Foods, Shafia Abdala, who visited the cooperatives of Brazil Nuts in Peru

Feb 14, 20253 min read

Nature-Based Solutions at BIOFACH 2025

Don't miss the opportunity to connect with our Co-founder, Pajani Singah, and our Director, Adam Smith. They're heading to Germany tonight.

Feb 12, 20251 min read

From Digital Screens To Real-world Scenes

Thursday, 6th February 2025 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos During our ground visits to partner cooperatives and enterprises in Peru in the...

Feb 6, 20252 min read

Safeguarding the only species of bear from South America

Christina talks about the fauna diversity of her private reserve in Villa Rica, Peru.

Jan 28, 20252 min read

Why Being Present Matters Part II...

In their trip around Peru, Aldo Soto, Nelson Torres Balarezo and the AIV team paid a visit to one of our partners: Sanchirio Palomar

Jan 23, 20251 min read

Why Being Present Matters

AIV team visits farmers and cooperatives in Peru

Jan 21, 20251 min read

Your daily cup of coffee could transform lives in Peru’s Andes

Read about the Amazonia Impact Ventures latest partnership with a Peruvian cooperative: Origenes.

Jan 17, 20252 min read

Guayusa: The Ancient Leaf Transforming Modern Health

Guayusa (pronounced "gwhy-you-sa") comes from the leaves of the Ilex guayusa tree, an evergreen native to the Upper Amazon regions

Jan 8, 20253 min read

Meet the Team: Dieter Wittkowski

Monday, 6th January 2025 It was a cold and dark autumn afternoon in England when I had a video call with one of the board advisors,...

Jan 6, 20259 min read

Looking ahead to the New Year

Thursday, 2nd January 2025 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos As we enter 2025, Amazonia Impact Ventures’ vision remains clear: to continue...

Jan 2, 20251 min read

Unveiling the Key Achievements of 2024: A Year in Review at Amazonia Impact Ventures

Monday, 30th December 2024 By Paula Perrelli dos Anjos As we bid farewell to 2024, we look back on a year of remarkable achievements,...

Dec 30, 20242 min read

Only 8% of investments from Europe went to Latin America in 2024

Only 8% of the total invested by European countries in the last year went to Latin America & The Caribbean

Dec 20, 20241 min read

Pajani Singah during a visit to cooperatives in the Peruvian Amazon

Le Temps newspaper interviews Pajani Singah in Geneva

Amazonia Impact Ventures (AIV) co-founder Pajani Singah was featured in Le Temps, a leading Swiss newspaper. Interviewed during Building Bridges 2024, the article highlights AIV’s impact-driven work. Thanks to Sebastien Ruche and Le Temps for sharing our work on Amazon!

Dec 13, 20241 min read