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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.

A person holds a handful of dried Amazonian seeds toward the camera, standing beside community‑level drying racks used in forest‑positive value chains.

The Real Guardians of The Amazon

AIV honours the world’s Indigenous Peoples by highlighting their role as the Amazon’s most effective forest protectors, the global inequities they face, and the impact‑linked finance model supporting Indigenous enterprises across forest‑positive value chains.

Aug 102 min read

Which Obstacles Limit the Capital for Sustainability in the Amazon?

On 11 Aug, the II Peruvian Impact Investing Summit in Lima gathers 350+ leaders to drive capital into sustainable Amazon value chains. AIV’s Aldo Soto shares how $10M+ has empowered SMEs and ethical enterprises, building resilient, gender‑inclusive bio‑economies.

Aug 11, 20252 min read

Harvest Chronicles: Guayusa, the 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