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.

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The Amazon Bioeconomy Is Investable. If Capital Learns to Listen

At London Climate Week, Amazonia Impact Ventures gathered leaders from Brazil, Peru and the investment community to examine why bioeconomy finance still struggles to reach the forest communities who sustain it. Speakers highlighted new national strategies, community‑led models and financial mechanisms emerging across the Amazon — and the structural alignment needed for capital to support them.

Jul 12 min read

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The Bigger Risk Is Not to Invest

At London Climate Action Week, AIV and Practical Action brought together leaders from across the Amazon to examine a central question: what is the real risk of investing in Indigenous bioeconomies — and what is the risk of not doing so? Through stories of ancestral cacao, forest‑based products and emerging financial models, speakers showed how community‑led enterprises are reshaping the future of nature‑positive markets.

Jun 232 min read

AIV Awarded Strong Impact Authenticity Score By IEL

AIV has been awarded a strong Impact Authenticity Score by the Impact Evaluation Lab (IEL), recognising the strength of our mission alignment and impact practice. IEL noted AIV’s exceptional performance in Mission Authenticity, highlighting the strong alignment between our impact objectives, investment strategy and operational execution. The assessment also commended our robust Impact Execution. This seal reflects the integrity of our model and the discipline behind our work

Jun 192 min read

A promotional poster for “From Forest to Markets: Financing the Indigenous Bioeconomy at Scale,” combining a photo of two people examining cacao pods in the Amazon with illustrated London landmarks and event details for the 22 June session at the National Liberal Club.

AIV at London Climate Action Week - LCAW2026

AIV is participating in London Climate Action Week 2026 with two events focused on financing the Amazon bioeconomy and scaling Indigenous‑led enterprises. As Europe’s largest climate festival, LCAW brings together global leaders across finance, policy and civil society. AIV is proud to contribute Amazon‑rooted insight to the UK climate finance community, highlighting commercially viable forest enterprises and the structural changes needed to unlock capital for communities.

Jun 172 min read

Three people sit in a wooden canoe on a river, preparing small Amazonian fruits collected in plastic tubs, surrounded by dense forest. The scene shows traditional, community‑led harvesting work in the Amazon.

Investing in Environmental Impact: AIV Opens June Session

Amazonia Impact Ventures will open the June Environmental Impact Investing Group (EIIG) Market Information Session, introducing our impact model and the Amazon‑based enterprises we support. The EIIG brings together foundations and individual investors to build confidence, share learning and explore high‑quality environmental investment opportunities. AIV is pleased to contribute to a network committed to practical, transparent and community‑rooted approaches to environmental

Jun 161 min read

A group of eleven people stand in a row at an indoor ceremony, each holding a small tree‑shaped award. Behind them is a banner from Peru’s Ministry of the Environment, with plants and a presentation screen in the background.

Celebrating MINAM Recognition of AIV Impact in the Amazon

Leaders from across Peru were recognised by the Ministry of the Environment for their contributions to conservation and sustainable development. The ceremony brought together awardees committed to protecting ecosystems and strengthening community‑led environmental action, highlighting the growing momentum for climate‑positive initiatives across the country.

May 152 min read

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Davos 2026: scaling capital to the Amazon forest

At Davos 2026, Amazonia Impact Ventures shows how nature‑positive finance turns pledges into projects: 42 impact‑linked loans, 5,200 smallholder farmers supported, and 200,000+ hectares under sustainable management. Connect with Investment Director Pajani Singah to explore co‑investment and scalable, community‑led forest protection.

Jan 151 min read