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Murumuru, an Amazonian palm once avoided for its thorns, is now powering a fast‑growing global beauty market. Harvested sustainably by families in Madre de Dios, its butter offers both restorative properties and a pathway to better income. As AFIMAD expands its work and AIV partners with BioTara in Brazil, murumuru is becoming a cornerstone of the Amazon’s emerging bioeconomy. Inspired by initiatives like UK PACT, this series highlights the forest products and the communities

Lands managed by Indigenous Peoples lose less tree cover, store more carbon, and sustain richer biodiversity. This week in London, Indigenous Business Week unites leaders from Latin America, Africa and Asia to advance fair trade and market access. Amazonia Impact Ventures is proud to attend, sharing our work financing Indigenous‑led cooperatives in the Amazon and linking them with ethical global buyers.

From Amazonian floodplains to global shelves, Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a tart, cherry‑sized berry with up to 60× the vitamin C of oranges. Harvested by canoe in nutrient‑rich waters, it sustains ecosystems and livelihoods. Through Coopay and Campodrim, Amazonia Impact Ventures turns this heritage fruit into high‑value exports, linking forest conservation with community prosperity.