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AMAZON INDIGENOUS

RIGHTS AND RESOURCES (AIRR)

QUARTERLY REPORT – Q1

FY2022 (OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2021)

JANUARY 2022 This publication was produced for the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by WWF

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This publication was prepared by World Wildlife Fund Inc. (WWF) for review by the United States Agency for International Development, through USAID Cooperative Agreement No. 72052719CA00004

Cover photo: © Walter Aguirre / WWF-Perú

This report was prepared by:

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.

1250 24th Street NW

Washington, DC 20037

WWF Contacts:

Robert Kenny

Director

Email: Robert.Kenny@wwfus.org

Heidi Rubio Torgler

Deputy Director

Email: Heidi.Rubio@wwfperu.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT INFORMATION iv

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS v

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

1. PROGRESS TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF RESULTS 2

1.1. Progress Towards the Achievement of Intermediate Results 2

1.2. Project Management Achievements 13

2. CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, GOOD PRACTICES, AND ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT 18

3. FOLLOW-UP TO THE WORK PLAN 21

4. ANNEXES I

ANNEX 1. SUCCESS STORIES I

ANNEX 2. COMMUNICATIONS IX

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PROJECT INFORMATION

NAME OF THE PROJECT:

Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources

PROJECT START DATE AND END DATE:

August 23, 2019 to September 30, 2024

NAME OF PRIME IMPLEMENTING PARTNER:

World Wildlife Fund Inc. (WWF) – United States

AGREEMENT NUMBER: 72052719CA00004

NAME OF PROJECT PARTNERS (In alphabetical order):

ᐨ All in for Development (All In)

ᐨ Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (AIDESEP)

ᐨ Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas de la Amazonía Ecuatoriana (CONFENIAE)

ᐨ Coordenação das Organizações Indígenas da Amazônia Brasileira (COIAB)

ᐨ Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazónica (COICA)

ᐨ Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (DAR)

ᐨ Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team (NESsT)

ᐨ Instituto Centro de Vida (ICV)

ᐨ Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazônia (IPAM)

ᐨ Operação Amazônia Nativa (OPAN)

ᐨ Organización de los Pueblos Indígenas de la Amazonía Colombiana (OPIAC)

ᐨ Organización Zonal Indígena del Putumayo (OZIP)

ᐨ World Wildlife Fund - Brasil (WWF Brasil)

ᐨ World Wildlife Fund - Colombia (WWF Colombia)

ᐨ World Wildlife Fund, Inc. - Ecuador, Perú, United States

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE: Specific regions of the Amazon biome within Brazil (Tapajós), Colombia (Putumayo), Ecuador (Putumayo), and Perú (Putumayo; Marañón and northern Peru).

REPORT PERIOD:

FY 2022 Q1 (October – December 2021)

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ACI Alerta Clima Indígena (Indigenous Climate Alert) AIDESEP Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (Interethnic Association

for the Development of the Peruvian Amazon) AIRR Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources - USAID Project APEA Applied Political Economy Analysis BiVA Biblioteca Virtual de Aprendizajes (Virtual Learning Library) CDN Comité Directivo Nacional (National Steering Committee) CDR Comité Directivo Regional (Regional Steering Committee) CEI Comité de Economía Indígena (Indigenous Economy Committee) CIPTA Centro de Información y Planificación Territorial de AIDESEP (AIDESEP's

National Information and Planning Center) CIR Conselho Indígena de Roraima (Indigenous Council of Roraima) CODEPISAM Coordinadora de Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas de la Región San Martín

(Coordinator for the Development of Indigenous Peoples of the San Martín Region)

COIAB Coordenação das Organizações Indígenas da Amazônia Brasileira (Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon)

COICA Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazónica (Coordinator of the Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon River Basin)

COP Conference of the Parties CONFENIAE Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas de la Amazonía Ecuatoriana

(Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon) CORPI-SL Coordinadora Regional de los Pueblos Indígenas de San Lorenzo (Coordinator

for the Indigenous Peoples of San Lorenzo) DAR Derecho, Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Rights, Environment and Natural

Resources) EGIDA Escuela de Gobierno Indígena y Desarrollo Amazónico (School for Indigenous

Governance and Amazonian Development) EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMMP Environmental Planning and Monitoring Plan FEPIPA Federação dos Povos Indígenas do Estado do Pará (Federation of Indigenous

Peoples of Pará) FEPOIMT Federação dos povos e organizações indígenas do Mato Grosso (Federation of

Indigenous Peoples and Organizations of Mato Grosso) FIMA Fondo Indígena Mujer Amazónica (Amazon Woman Indigenous Foundation) ICMBio Instituto Chico Mendes para la Conservación de la Biodiversidad (Chico Mendes

Institute for Biodiversity Conservation) ICV Instituto Centro de Vida (The Life Center Institute) IDRC International Development Research Centre IE Indigenous Enterprise INDECOPI Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la

Propiedad Intelectual (National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Intellectual Property Protection)

IFMT Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Mato Grosso (Federal Institute of Mato Grosso)

IPAM Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazônia (Amazon Environmental Research Institute)

MEL Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

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NESsT Non-profit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team IPO Indigenous Peoples Organization NGO Non-governmental organization OPAN Operação Amazônia Nativa (Operation Native Amazon) OPIAC Organización de los Pueblos Indígenas de la Amazonia Colombiana (Indigenous

Peoples Organization of the Colombian Amazon) ORAU Organización Regional AIDESEP Ucayali (Regional Organization of AIDESEP

Ucayali) ORPIO Organización Regional de Pueblos Indígenas del Oriente (Indigenous Peoples

Organization of the Eastern Amazon) ORPIAN Organización Regional de Pueblos Indígenas de la Amazonía Norte del Perú

(Indigenous Peoples Organization of the Northern Amazon of Peru) OZIP Organización Zonal Indígena del Putumayo (Putumayo Indigenous Zonal

Organization) PFGTI Programa de Formación en Gobernanza Territorial Indígena (Capacity-Building

Program on Indigenous Territorial Governance) PMU Project Management Unit P&R Pause & Reflect Q Quarter IR Intermediate Result SAT-RR Sistema de Alerta Temprana de Amenazas a los Pueblos Indígenas y sus

Respuestas Rápidas de COICA (COICA Early Warning and Rapid Response System to Threats to Indigenous Peoples)

SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment SOMAI Sistema de Observación y Monitoreo de la Amazonía Indígena (Observation and

Monitoring System of the Indigenous Amazon) UNIA Universidad Nacional Intercultural de la Amazonia (National Intercultural

University of the Amazon) USAID U.S. Agency for International Development USG United States Government WWF World Wildlife Fund

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Below we have summarized the main accomplishments we achieved during the first quarter of the project’s third year.

We continued capacity-building processes with Indigenous Peoples organizations (IPOs) achieving the following:

• In Brazil, we signed an agreement with the Federal Institute of Mato Grosso (IFMT, in Portuguese) to provide training to members of FEPIPA and FEPOIMT.

• In Colombia, we produced educational materials for the third cohort of the Capacity-Building Program on Indigenous Territorial Governance (PFGTI, in Spanish), and OPIAC designed the modules for capacity-building related to advocacy and negotiation.

• In Ecuador, CONFENIAE completed its action plan to respond to infrastructure projects, incorporating recommendations made by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the Applied Political Economy Assessment (APEA) studies.

• In Peru, AIDESEP designed the curriculum for the School for Indigenous Governance and Amazonian Development’s (EGIDA, in Spanish) second diploma course and two other academic offerings to be offered during 2022. AIDESEP also brokered an agreement with the National Intercultural University of the Amazon (UNIA, in Spanish) to link the school with a formal academic institution.

• At the regional level, we strengthened capacities for the inclusion of an intersectional approach (including gender and youth) in the project. COICA also trained 18 leaders in response mechanisms to the climate crisis, in preparation for the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP).

Regarding indigenous territorial monitoring, we publicly launched version 4.0 of the Indigenous Climate Alert (ACI, in Portuguese) app and continued to provide real-time information gathered by indigenous monitors in Brazil to the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio, in Portuguese) − the Federal Agency in charge of managing the Juruena National Park − in a report on illegal mining activities detected by local monitors.

We achieved strong IPO representation at the COP26 with the participation of leaders in two partner-led side events and in dialogues with French and British government officials, raising awareness around the importance of indigenous territorial governance in safeguarding the Amazon. These indigenous leaders also managed to effectively communicate their messages to national and international journalists.

Additionally, we strengthened indigenous enterprises (IEs) in the following ways:

• In Brazil, we completed the IE selection process and are currently supporting seven IEs.

• In Colombia, we began implementing five IE work plans.

• In Ecuador, two of the IEs (Andi Wayusa and Shuar Cultural Center) won the Amazonía Innova Challenge organized by PROAmazonía, thanks to support from AIRR.

• In Peru, we leveraged US$54,246.66 of cofinancing from the Agrorural and Avanzar Rural Funds for Asociación Bosque de las Nuwas and Asociación de Productores de Plantas Medicinales Ampik Sacha.

• Additionally, NESsT signed an agreement with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to cofinance two AIRR IEs (to be selected by NESsT's Investment Committee), providing US$50K in support. The IEs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru improved their business skills through training in legal and accounting concepts. We held

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the “First Regional Meeting on Impact Entrepreneurship,” in which different regions and sectors were given the opportunity to share their experiences.

We continued to strengthen the project's governance by holding regular Indigenous Economy Committees (CEI) and National Steering Committees (CDN) meetings.

We produced a significant number of communications products to highlight project progress and results, with approximately 148,571 publication views on social media and 24 articles published in traditional media outlets, reaching an estimated audience of 3.8 million people.

1. PROGRESS TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF RESULTS

The Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR) project’s purpose is to improve participation of Indigenous Peoples (IP) in sustainable economic, cultural, and environmental development of the Amazon, ultimately leading to the conservation of biodiversity and reduced emissions from forest loss, ensuring a full life for IP and other populations of the Amazon. The project contributes to the Amazon Regional Environment Program’s goal to reduce the negative impacts on Amazon forest and water resources from large-scale infrastructure projects, extractive activities, and climate change.

This section highlights the most significant achievements accomplished during the first quarter of FY 2022, particularly those that brought advancement towards the project's expected results.

1.1. Progress Towards the Achievement of Intermediate Results

Objective 1: Indigenous rights and economic interests incorporated into private and public sector development planning

To enable indigenous partners to advocate for their rights and economic interests (IR 1.1):

a. We validated and used the baseline assessments

In Ecuador, CONFENIAE completed its action plan in October, which includes the analysis of the EIAs and proposes 19 recommendations for the government, private companies, and Indigenous Peoples (IP) on issues such as: access to information, organizational strengthening of IPOs, prior consultation, the gender approach, mechanisms to legalize and recognize indigenous territories, and strategies to promote IP autonomy.

In Peru, we shared the following four baseline assessments, completed in FY 21, with AIDESEP's new team: a) AIDESEP’s Organizational Governance and Technical Management Assessment; b) the Good Governance Internal Plan; c) the National EIA/EAE Study; and, d) the roadmap for political advocacy. AIDESEP requested that these documents be presented to the full Board of Directors and to its subnational IPOs.

At the regional level, project partners validated, and USAID reviewed the document entitled Lessons Learned from Extractive and Infrastructure Projects in the Amazon Basin. The document will be published in Q2.

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b. We strengthened the capacities of Indigenous People and their organizations on leadership and governance.

Progress on training programs:

In Colombia, the PFGTI continues to prepare for its third cohort. In Q1, we made the following progress:

● We developed instructional materials (handouts, infographics, instructor methodological notes, online instructions, and preparation of the online platforms (Google Classroom).

● The Technological Institute of Putumayo (ITP) helped develop teaching materials through their participation in meetings with the Local Pedagogical Committee. .

● We prepared materials for the kick-off workshop and the first research seminar scheduled for Q2.

● OPIAC drafted a proposal for the “Indigenous Peoples’ Management, Negotiation, and Advocacy” module. The module will provide in-depth training in capacity-building for advocacy and negotiation.

OZIP’s Youth Coordinator prepared the conceptual and methodological proposal for the Youth Summit and identified four lines of action to further their work in capacity-building and inclusion of young people in decision-making opportunities:

● Continue with training processes in territorial governance, ensuring young people are trained as defenders of Mother Earth.

● Strengthen OZIP's communications efforts by incorporating youth-oriented messages. ● Ensure that the gender and youth approaches are incorporated by IPOs. ● Actively and effectively involve young people in OZIP's organizational structure.

In Peru, EGIDA made the following progress during Q1: ● We secured academic support from UNIA to serve as an accrediting institution for EGIDA's

other academic offerings. By the close of this report, the Agreement between AIDESEP, UNIA, and WWF was out for signatures.

● With AIDESEP's leadership, we developed the curricula for three EGIDA academic offerings to be implemented beginning February 2022. The academic offerings (in hybrid and online formats) have been developed for indigenous leaders and government officials from different Amazonian groups.

a. We adapted the curricular design of the diploma course “Indigenous Governance, Advocacy, and Political Communication” to implement the second edition in a hybrid learning format, redesigning the complementary seminars.

b. We designed the course “Amazonian Indigenous Reality” for professionals and decision-makers that work in the public and private sectors in the Amazon. The three-month course will be offered online during Q2.

c. We designed the short course “Governance and Territorial Management” for indigenous leaders.

● In coordination with AIDESEP, we agreed to award 35 scholarships for the second version of the diploma course (seven for each subnational organization), requiring that at least 50 percent of the scholarships be awarded to women.

● We completed production of one of the four videos on EGIDA's academic offerings. ● We established the profile for teachers who will participate in EGIDA's academic offerings

in the 2022 cycle.

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At the regional level, prior to COP26, COICA offered1 the “Climate Crisis Response Mechanisms” course for indigenous leaders. The course was implemented from October−November in 9 virtual sessions for a total of 22 hours. More than 50 leaders from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru (40 percent women) participated and 18 met the minimum requirements established by COICA to receive a certificate. Several of these leaders took part in the discussions at COP26 in Glasgow. The topics covered included:

● Indigenous Territorial Governance

● Scientific Basis of Climate Change ● International Climate Negotiation and Processes ● COICA's Political Advocacy at COP26

We finished a series of trainings on how to include an intersectional approach2 in project activities. Thirteen people participated in Brazil, 21 in Colombia, 13 in Ecuador, and 12 at the regional level3. The following organizations participated during Q1: COIAB, COICA, CONFENIAE, DAR, FEPIPA, FEPOIMT, ICV, IPAM, NESsT, OPAN, OPIAC, OZIP, and WWF. We also prepared a practical guide on how to include the intersectional approach in the context of AIRR. These trainings have already yielded concrete results. For example,

● In Brazil, we prioritized gender criteria in the IE selection process, ensuring that three of the seven IEs selected were led by women. We also included the specific needs of women and youth in the IE incubation process.

● In Colombia, we conducted a intersectional analysis of the third PFGTI cohort to gather relevant information on the factors that could hinder the effective participation of the 34 students enrolled in the program.

● Some IPO capacity-building plans were adjusted as a result of these trainings.

Strengthening the defense of Indigenous Rights Defenders:

● In the context of COP26, COICA and DAR produced and disseminated 21 communications products4 to promote the agenda of Indigenous Rights Defenders as well as IP actions for climate justice. Moreover, they promoted the campaign #DefensaDeDefensorxs5 which sought to raise awareness around the situation of Indigenous Rights Defenders at COP26, specifically in relation to the Glasgow Declaration on Goals to Protect Human Rights Defenders from COICA at COP.

● In Brazil, COIAB, with DAR's support, held the “Indigenous Rights Defenders’ Meeting” in Manaus on October 16. COIAB prepared the agenda which addressed the work of IP as protectors of ecosystems and as contributors to the response to climate change. Sixteen indigenous leaders attended. During the meeting, participants identified threats as well as the need for COIAB to create a defenders' program, for which they proposed a basic structure.

1 We established a partnership with HIVOS to fund and provide the presenters for each session. 2 Intersectionality analyzes how each person forms his or her identity based on various traits and how these are linked and intersect with one other. These traits are biological, social, and cultural and include, for example, sex, gender, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual orientation, age, nationality, level of education, among others. This set of traits not only constitutes the identity of the person or of the social group to which he or she belongs, but also determines the way in which other people relate to him or her, whether from a lens of respect for diversity or one of discrimination. 3 Peruvian partners received training during FY 2021. 4 Seven videos of the side event "Role of indigenous peoples and their communities and nature-based solutions;" six videos of the side event "Indigenous Territories in the Amazon: Community/culture and nature-based solutions to climate change;" eight photographs of leaders advocating for the defense of Indigenous Rights Defenders at COP26. 5 In addition to AIRR’s contributions, this campaign was also supported by OXFAM Ibis and WWF International.

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Organizational strengthening:

We undertook various types of organizational strengthening activities at the country level, ranging from plans, training, manual and process revisions, access to technology, and cooperative agreements to carry out project activities. Key highlights of these efforts include:

In Brazil:

● We partnered with the IFMT/Alta Floresta to provide training in organizational management. The IFMT will make its facilities and teachers available and will provide credit for the course.

● We included the following thematic priorities for AIRR support in COIAB's Strategic Plan in the face of infrastructure projects: a) Continuous training process for indigenous leaders; b) Plan for their participation in the COP27 on Climate Change; c) Creation of a warning system for threats to the territory and to the leaders.

● In November, we supplied FEPIPA with equipment6 to improve connectivity and facilitate access to online training and monitoring. FEPIPA will in turn distribute the equipment to its member organizations in Q2.

In Colombia:

● OPIAC created its Strategic Planning department and finalized the following procedural manuals: a) Strategic planning and general coordination management procedures; b) Management, administration, and financial procedures; c) Legal management procedures; d) Communications management procedures.

● We continued implementing OPIAC's “Communications Strategy for Advocacy” (see achievements in Annex II: Communications).

● In December, OZIP's Institutional Strengthening Board reviewed their procurement manual and made recommendations for proper use of resources to ensure more transparent and participatory accountability. The recommendations included: a) Develop processes and diagrams to simplify the language and operability of processes; b) Include annexes with formats and instructions to streamline processes; c) Include formats for suppliers to improve financial and accounting processes; d) Clarify roles and responsibilities for the administrative team and the procurement process support staff.

In Peru: ● AIDESEP proposed a series of training topics focused on legal issues for the defense of

the territory and Indigenous Rights Defenders. Its member organizations are discussing the topics for subsequent development of the module through EGIDA.

● AIDESEP's new management and technical teams took office in October 2021 and have been involved with AIRR since then, in coordination with the previous teams.

● With AIDESEP's new team, we reviewed the plans and budgets approved for the winners of the Amazon Woman Indigenous Foundation (FIMA, in Spanish) and decided to: a) ask the winners for more detailed information about their activities; and b) assign follow-up and monitoring of Fund implementation directly to the subnational organizations.

● We enhanced administrative and financial capacities in AIDESEP, subnational IPOs, and IEs. We detected the following improvements: (a) AIDESEP, with WWF's support, significantly improved its financial performance by delivering financial reports on time and reducing the number of observations; (b) A process to improve AIDESEP's administrative

6 Equipment delivered to FEPIPA: three notebooks with external keyboard and mouse; two multifunctional printers; four PCs; one projector; three nobreaks; one smartphone; one meeting table.

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manuals was established; (c) AIDESEP reconciled its accounting records with AIRR financial implementation; (d) WWF developed a safeguards training module, which included administrative and financial issues to be addressed with subnational IPOs and IEs.

AIDESEP, COIAB, COICA, CONFENIAE, OPIAC, and OZIP led several of the project's processes, enhancing their technical and administrative management skills. Moreover, by hiring personnel from the IPOs to implement the project, we have supported IPO agendas by increasing their work force in key subjects related to AIRR objectives. This quarter we continued to hire personnel for AIDESEP, COIAB, COICA, CONFENIAE, FEPOIMT, FEPIPA, OPIAC, and OZIP.

To achieve an informed decision-making process around infrastructure projects and extractive activities that affect indigenous territories (IR 1.2):

a. We strengthened indigenous monitoring systems

In October we publicly launched the ACI 4.0 application in an online event coordinated by IPAM. We also released a video7 showing how to download and use the app.

In Brazil, COIAB, FEPIPA, FEPOIMT, and WWF outlined the on-site activities to be carried out for territorial monitoring in the Apiaká/Kayabi (Mato Grosso) and Sawré Muybu (Pará) indigenous territories in FY 2022. COIAB and IPAM prioritized three monitoring-related focus areas:

● Data governance: including definition of roles regarding information flow ● Technical training in new technologies and geoprocessing

● Technological and legal data security

In December, IPAM shared the new differentiated login system for data governance. COIAB is assessing this system to ensure that it responds to their needs and those of its member organizations.

In Peru, coordinators of the five subnational IPOs implementing the project together with AIDESEP's National Information and Planning Center (CIPTA, in Spanish) and EGIDA, mapped out activities for implementation of the “Forest and Environmental Control, Surveillance, and Monitoring” training module. CIPTA began adapting the training module (which was designed with AIDESEP's former leadership team) for the communities selected to implement the early warning system in each region.

At the regional level, COICA established two strategic alliances to strengthen its Early Warning and Rapid Response System to Threats to Indigenous Peoples (SAT-RR, in Spanish):

● With the SERVIR-Amazonía, they agreed to hold a workshop to identify SAT-RR's technical, data management, and security requirements for its integration with existing platforms and/or monitoring initiatives among COICA's members.

● With TOTI Diversidade, they agreed to map the technologies used in the SAT-RR and the SOMAI platforms to adapt the training courses to the programming languages used by current systems.

b. We used indigenous monitoring information for decision-making.

We continue sharing information obtained by indigenous territorial monitoring in Brazil with ICMBio, reporting on illegal activities in the overlapping area of the Apiaká do Pontal and Isolados Indigenous Territory and the Park. During this time, the IPO Associação Comunitária Indígena

7 Link to ACI 4.0 video: Conheça o aplicativo de celular Alerta Clima Indígena - YouTube

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Apiaka Tapi’ô registered a complaint related to the presence of miners along the limits of the indigenous territory during the fourth extraordinary meeting of the Park’s advisory board. The IP used information from Google and the ACI application to document the presence of those miners.

To support indigenous partners in achieving equitable outcomes from negotiations with key stakeholders in infrastructure and extractive projects (RI 1.3):

We were able to influence stakeholders involved in IP territorial management by implementing IPO advocacy and communications strategies developed in FY 2020. This quarter's main achievements are summarized below.

The most significant event was IPO participation in the COP26, held in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12. The IPOs not only succeeded in speaking at various COP events (highlighting threats to indigenous territories caused by infrastructure projects, mining, land grabbing, and other illegal activities), but also networked strategically and raised IP visibility through various interviews with the press. Of note was their participation in two side events organized by COICA, DAR, and WWF specifically focused on IP rights, in which they shared experiences and proposals from various IPOs including AIDESEP, CODEPISAM, COIAB, COICA, CONFENIAE, and OPIAC:

● “The Role of Indigenous Peoples and their Communities and Nature-Based Solutions” (November 3)8.

● “Indigenous Territories in the Amazon – Community/Culture and Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change” (November 5)9.

During these events, COICA presented their Amazon for LIFE proposal: Let's protect 80 percent of the Amazon by 2025. While the most significant impact was that the perspectives of IP were heard, the IPOs also secured funding from large and highly visible initiatives such as the Bezos Fund and explored possible alliances with the governments of France and the United Kingdom to support IP priorities.

Project partners' participation in COP26 was strong and made possible by diverse forms of support:

● In Brazil, a delegation of 40 indigenous leaders (27 women,13 men) received financial support from WWF Brazil’s Reckitt-supported project and WWF Netherlands, while AIRR provided technical and financial support to three indigenous representatives. In Colombia, a four-person delegation (two men, two women) from OPIAC participated in the COP as part of the implementation of its advocacy strategy, to which AIRR provided technical support.

● In Ecuador, the project provided technical support to ensure the participation of three people (one man, two women) including two CONFENIAE delegates.

● In Peru, the project provided financial support for the participation of 3 of the 16 AIDESEP delegates and provided technical and communications support to the AIDESEP delegation and its subnational members.

8 Organized by COICA, WWF, and DAR with live feed: Role of indigenous peoples and their communities and nature-based solutions | #COP26 9 Organized by COICA, WWF, and DAR with live feed: Indigenous Territories in the Amazon: Community/culture and nature-based solutions to climate change

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During Q1 we also made progress on other aspects of our advocacy strategy:

● OPIAC fine-tuned the document for the implementation of three-way dialogues as a mechanism to enable discussions on equal terms about oil and gas-related issues among companies, governments, and IP. This document includes a methodological roadmap for its implementation, the conceptual and regulatory review of the topic, and a timeline.

● OPIAC, after participating in advocacy efforts, identified the importance of strengthening its internal structures (technical and administrative) to allow direct participation in calls for proposals and funding access without depending on external operators and implementers (I.e., NGOs).

● AIDESEP's new board of directors validated the roadmap to improve environmental certification processes (EIAs and SEAs) and include IP rights in extractive and infrastructure activities in Peru. This roadmap was developed from the baseline studies prepared during Y2 of the project and aims to ensure AIDESEP's member organizations lead changes at three levels: a) strengthening the Peruvian National System for Environmental Impact Assessment and SEAs; b) strengthening IPOs in environmental surveillance and monitoring; and c) building capacity of IPOs to present proposals for change to government agencies.

Objective 2: Indigenous enterprises equitably and sustainably scaled to local, regional, and global markets

For marketable goods and services to be sustainably produced by indigenous enterprises (IE) (IR 2.1):

a. We developed relationships with impact investors

In Ecuador, AIRR provided travel funding and technical advice for IE representatives from Andi Wayusa and the Shuar Cultural Center to participate in the "Amazonía Innova: Sustainable Bioentrepreneurship in the Ecuadorian Amazon,” in Quito, a challenge organized by the PROAmazonía Program. The two enterprises were among five winning enterprises. The award includes (i) mentoring and guidance to develop businesses with industries and distributors in the country's main cities; and (ii) improving the product, its presentation, or marketing conditions for an investment of up to US$3,000. As part of this process, representatives from the two IEs attended a business roundtable, establishing strategic connections with potential investors and learning about innovation and business.

In Peru, we secured funding from Agrorural and Avanzar Rural for US$54,246.66 for Asociación Bosque de las Nuwas and Asociación de Productores de Plantas Medicinales Ampik Sacha enterprises, who also contributed monetary funds as part of the eligibility requirements. In the first case, NESsT worked with Takiwasi and Conservation International to meet Agrorural's requirements and present a business plan entitled “Productive Innovation of Aromatic Plants for the Scaling of Nuwa Infusions,”. In order to meet the monetary and non-monetary counterpart requirements. AIRR contributed to their counterpart requirements with services valued at US$ 1,500. In the case of Ampik Sacha, AIRR's technical team and CODEPISAM's administrative team coordinated the purchase of equipment and accessories valued at US$ 2,341.58 to cover the counterpart contribution required by the Agroideas program.

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NESsT signed an agreement with IDRC for US$50K in co-financing for two AIRR IEs, which will be selected by NESsT’s Investment Committee in the coming months.

Table 1. Funding Leveraged to Support Indigenous Enterprises

Country Enterprise Investor Additional Funding

Secured

Ecuador Andi Wayusa

PROAmazonía Program

Mentoring and US$6,000 funds (US$3,000 for each IE) Shuar Cultural Center

Peru

Asociación Bosque de las Nuwas Avanzar Rural10 US$42,856

Asociación de Productores de Plantas Medicinales Ampik Sacha

Agroideas11 US$11,390

TBD TBD IDRC US$50,000

b. We finished selecting the IEs to be supported by the project and worked to strengthen their entrepreneurial capacities

Achievements in Q1 have involved significant collaboration among IEs with progress towards strengthening their management skills, carrying out teambuilding activities, and better positioning them among clients and other key interest groups. These activities were designed to complement one another and enable the IEs to strengthen their business capabilities and participate in sustainable value chains.

In Brazil, we selected four Category 1 IEs to complete the group of 7 IEs that will be supported by the project (Table 2).

Table 2. Indigenous Enterprises Selected in Brazil to Receive Project Support

IE Name Sector Location Manager

Category 1 (17.000 USD) – selected during FY 2022

1. Associação Bebô Xikrin do Bacajá Handicrafts and sustainable fashion

Altamira - Pará Woman

2. Associação Indígena Xavante Ripá de Produtividade e Etnodesenvolvimento - AIXRPE

Seed harvesting São Feliz do Araguaia - Mato Grosso

Man

3. Casa de Cultura Karajá Handicrafts and sustainable fashion

São Feliz do Araguaia - Mato Grosso

Man

4. Associação de Moradores Agroextrativista e Indígenas do Tapajós - AMPRAVAT

Agribusiness and sustainable fashion

Santarém - Pará Woman

Category 2 (7.000 USD) – selected during FY 2021

5. Cooperativa de Produção e Desenvolvimento do Povo Paiter Suruí -COOPAITER

Agroforestry - Brazil nuts

MT – Noroeste Woman

6. Instituto Munduruku Agroforestry - Brazil nuts

MT – Noroeste Man

7. Associação Indígena Kawaiwete Agroforestry - Brazil nuts

MT – Noroeste Man

10 Avanzar Rural is co-financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Government of Peru and implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture through its AGRORURAL Program. 11 Agroideas is the Compensation Program for Competition, part of the Peruvian Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation.

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The main training achievements to strengthen business management skills of the selected IEs in the four countries during Q1 included:

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● he seven Brazilian IEs began the “Project Management Strengthening Program.12” This first training activity covered topics such as project planning, implementation, and monitoring, among others.

● Five of the Colombian IEs13 completed the accounting module, which included: a) general accounting, b) tax accounting, c) management accounting, and d) financial statement analysis. The IEs prepared sales and inventory records and gained knowledge of their fixed and variable costs. These same IEs began the financial module. Additionally, the Achalay, Econawa, Bioinco, and Shinyak IEs received training on business management and marketing, including the following topics: a) guidelines and social media content planning, and b) digital and strategic business planning.

12 A portion of the support to selected IEs was provided by the RB Project, a partnership between Reckitt and WWF Brazil that spans the Tapajós basin. One of the partnership’s focus areas is to support participation of traditional peoples and communities in activities related to socio-biodiversity. 13 Participants included Bioincos, Achalay, Arte Colibrí, Shinyak, and Econawa. Comaiji did not participate due to difficulties in accessing their territory due to public safety issues. However, we are devising new strategies that will allow Comaiji members to participate in capacity-building processes and access investment opportunities.

BRAZIL

Capacity-Building Modules: Project management Participants: 7 IEs and 9 entrepreneurs (5 men and 4 women).

COLOMBIA

Capacity-Building Modules: Business management and marketing; accounting; and introduction to financial management.

Participants: 5 IEs and 7 entrepreneurs (5 men and 2 women).

ECUADOR

Capacity-Building Modules: Marketing, business, and trade; website management; legal issues; and accounting (started module). Participants: 6 IEs and 5 entrepreneurs (3 men and 2 women).

PERU

Capacity-Building Modules: Legal issues and accounting (started module). Participants: 10 IEs and 9 entrepreneurs (5 men and 4 women).

Figure 1. Capacity-building for Indigenous Enterprises during Q1 of FY 2022

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Table 3. Indigenous Enterprises Selected in Colombia to Receive Project Support

EI Name Location/Ethnic Group Manager

1. Comaiji Putumayo - Puerto Leguízamo/ Murui Muina Female

2. Econawa - Ecoturismo de naturaleza Putumayo- Puerto Caicedo/ Awá Male

3. Centro Etnoartística Achalay Putumayo- Villagarzón/ Pastos Male

4. Amazónica de Colombia Putumayo – Villagarzón/ Pastos Female

5. Asociación Shinyak Putumayo – Sibundoy/ Kamentsa Biya Male

6. Arte Colibrí Artesanías Putumayo – Sibundoy/ Kamentsa Biya Female

● Six Ecuadorian IEs completed trainings on legal issues which covered the following topics: a) incorporation of legal entities, b) legal obligations, c) consumer protection legislation, and d) business taxation in the Amazon. They also began the accounting module. Moreover, thanks to the support garnered through the "Amazonía Innova" Challenge, two of the Ecuadorian IEs (Andi Wayusa and Shuar Cultural Center) were strengthened in marketing, business, and trade skills. Members of the Shuar Cultural Center also received training on the successful management of websites and social media.

Table 4. Indigenous Enterprises Selected in Ecuador to Receive Project Support

EI Name Location/Ethnic Group Manager

1. Asociación de Mujeres Cofánes de Dureno SOKU Sucumbíos/ Cofán Female

2. Andi Wayusa Sucumbíos/ Kichwa Female

3. Asociación Shuar Cultural Center Orellana/ Shuar Male

4. Centro de Turismo Comunitario Ila Kucha Orellana/ Kichwa Male

5. Asociación Challuwa Mikuna Orellana / Kichwa Female

6. Empresa Comunitaria El Pilchi Lodge y Mandi Wasi Sucumbíos / Kichwa Female

● The ten Peruvian IEs completed trainings on legal issues which covered the following topics: a) incorporation of legal entities, b) legal obligations, c) consumer protection legislation (according to INDECOPI), and d) taxation in the Peruvian Amazon. They also began the accounting module.

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Table 5. Indigenous Enterprises Selected in Peru to Receive Project Support

EI Name Location/Ethnic Group Manager

1. Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples Shipibo Konibo Xetebo (KOSHICOOP)

Ucayali, Pucallpa/ Shipibo Conibo Male

2. Asociación de Productores de Plantas Medicinales Ampik Sacha

San Martin, El Dorado/ Kichwa Female

3. Asociación de Mujeres Organizadas Choco Warmis San Martin, Lamas/ Kichwa Female

4. Asociación Bosque de las Nuwas San Martín, Rioja/ Awajún Female

5. Asociación Social de Pescadores Artesanales de Paiche Puitsatawarakana Kukama (Aspappuku)

Loreto/ Kukama Kukamiria Male

6. Frutiawajún S.A.C San Martin, Moyobamba/ Awajún Male

7. Asociación de Manejo de Bosques Naturales Esperanza (ABNME)

Loreto, Nauta/ Kukama Kukamiria Male

8. Asociación de Mujeres Productoras Charapi de La Comunidad Nativa Musakarusha - Río Pastaza

Loreto/ Kandozi Female

9. Asociación de Productores Kemito Ene Junín, Satipo/ Ashaninka Male

10. Asociación Forestal Indígena Madre de Dios – AFIMAD Madre de Dios, Tarapoto/ Ese-eja, Shipibo Conibo, Kichua Runa, Yine, Harabut, Machiguenga

Male

In Peru, we completed the design of the "Social and Environmental Safeguards” module. The CEI will begin to implement this module in Q2 with each EI individually because it was developed based on the technical, administrative, financial, and social risks identified for each project.

At USAID's request, we began preparing the Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plans (EMMP) for IEs receiving AIRR support. We prioritized starting with those that have finalized their work plans. This represents a departure from AIRR's original proposal to use an umbrella EMMP as the foundation for developing IE monitoring plans. However, based on input from USAID following an initial review of Ecuador's EMMPs, we began supplementing information and expect to complete the process in Q2.

We made progress towards implementing IE investment plans, which entailed purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, and supplies to improve their production and sales processes. In Colombia, as part of the IE strengthening efforts, the consultants responsible for advising IEs on market access and improving production processes made recommendations based on their monitoring visits to the enterprises. Specific recommendations were made for (i) risk reduction in construction projects and machinery purchases and (ii) marketing (image management, promotion of publications, uniqueness).

For indigenous enterprises to be integrated into sustainable value chains (IR 2.2):

a. We created enabling conditions for the IEs

On November 29 and 30, the "First Regional Meeting on Impact Entrepreneurship: Impact Stories, One Community" was held in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The event included simultaneous streaming of online and face-to-face activities from Tarapoto and Lima (Peru), Coca (Ecuador), and Mocoa (Colombia). A total of 44 enterprises14 participated, 22 from Peru (14 in Tarapoto and

14 Twenty-two (22) of the participating IEs are supported by the project.

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8 in Lima), 10 from Ecuador, and 11 from Colombia. In total, 82 people participated (50 women and 32 men, of which 64 were IP and 9 were youth).15 The objectives of the meeting were to:

● Strengthen the connections among enterprises from different regions and sectors by sharing experiences and knowledge with experts on diverse topics.

● Encourage the interaction of enterprises from different countries and begin to strengthen the entrepreneurship network.

● Explore IE sales processes and digital marketing as a tool to promote brands.

Several documents and materials were developed as a result of this event, including storytelling exercises on resilience and leadership, a directory of participating companies, and presentations by subject matter experts. We also produced blogs and press releases and gave interviews to local media to support outreach activities. In Tarapoto, in addition to the workshops, the IEs participated in the "Sustainable Ecotourism Fair" organized by the Provincial Municipality of San Martin - Tarapoto, where 14 Amazonian IEs, 10 of which are supported by AIRR, made sales.

In Peru, we developed the Shopping for Impact16 platform in collaboration with 12 partners, bringing together more than 90 Peruvian enterprises (including 10 IEs supported by AIRR).

Finally, there has been noteworthy progress towards positioning IEs and engaging different business sectors through communications and marketing efforts (Objective 2; see Annex 2). During this quarter, we produced multiple social media articles and press releases, and project partners and leaders participated in interviews with digital and radio media. Furthermore, we created audiovisual materials to strengthen relationships with impact investors. We produced short videos for 20 IEs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, which were reviewed by each country's CEI and are currently in the final stages of review. We also produced a digital portfolio of Colombian IEs, with key information on their products and services, positive impacts on their communities, and contact information.

1.2. Project Management Achievements

a. Project Implementation Support and Follow-up (Planning, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management)

● Monitoring Project Indicators: The main progress this quarter was the reporting of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan indicators to USAID through the FY 2021 Annual Report, submitted in October. Following this report, we held several exchanges with USAID to reach agreements on the interpretation of some indicators, since which we have incorporated the necessary adjustments.

● Collecting Lessons and Virtual Learning Library (BiVA, in Spanish): This period was focused on extracting and synthesizing lessons from FY 2021 and continuing to update the BiVA with new learning factsheets (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l7uvt2yBXoNVPXMjtxv-7vPRdMA3uRa3). We shared and got approval for the write-ups, producing factsheets corresponding to the first graduating class of the EGIDA Diploma Course. We also began implementing a strategy

15 We received support from the Protected Areas and Peace project (implemented by WWF Colombia and funded by the German Ministry of the Environment) in Colombia; the Belgian Development Cooperation in Ecuador; and the Wiese Foundation, USAID (Pro-Bosques), and the Eaglemere Foundation in Peru to carry out the meeting and provide transportation to participants. Moreover, the Provincial Municipality of San Martín - Tarapoto supported the Sustainable Ecotourism Fair in Peru. 16 Shopping for Impact platform: https://comprasdeimpacto.pe/

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to motivate partners to visit and use the BiVA. The results are presented in Section 2 of this report.

● Technical documents adapted for educational and communicational purposes: We finished developing the first educational materials, which showcase the main components of AIRR in a simple and clear manner in a variety of formats (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BU5hQtgGFXFLlToYPa7bL6rcZxDJx2TU?usp=sharing). The materials were shared in digital format with all project partners for use at their convenience. We also made significant progress towards producing more accessible outreach materials based on the analysis of the EIAs in Ecuador and began producing other priority materials that need to be adapted for educational purposes .

● Monthly meetings among focal points: We held two meetings during this period. Of particular note was the December 1 meeting, during which delegates of partner IPOs described and analyzed their progress, challenges, and projections in terms of advocacy efforts. The participation of indigenous partners was particularly strong, which we attribute to the relevance of the topic to IPO agendas and that this component highlighted their voices and perspectives. This IP-centered approach should be considered when planning and holding focal point meetings going forward.

● Pause & Reflect (P&R): Following a review of commitments and key moments of FY 2022, the PMU has proposed that partners move the first P&R meeting to May. The focus will be on lessons and challenges in incorporating the intersectional approach into project activities and strategies.

● Follow-up to recommendations resulting from P&R: We designed and started using a simple tool to systematically track implementation of the recommendations that emerge from the P&R meetings to improve project management. The first results from this follow-up tracking are presented in Challenges and Adaptive Management in this report (Section 2). The other components of the 2022 AIRR Work Plan (webinars, information exchange plan, answers to learning questions) will be developed in the next quarter.

b. Strengthening Project Governance Bodies

Project governance structures continued to function during Q1 of FY 2022:

● In Brazil, we held a CDN meeting on October 21 to provide an update on our progress and incorporate adjustments that ensure more effective project implementation during Y3, including greater exchange and interaction across the countries involved in AIRR. The CEI met twice to select the IE that would be supported as well as help with the training plan.

● The Colombia and Peru CDNs did not meet this quarter. However, regular coordination meetings between the technical teams and IPOs were held.

● In Ecuador, the CDN met once and ended up deciding to integrate the CDN with the CEI to be more efficient with the partners' limited time.

● In Peru, the CEI met five times to familiarize AIDESEP's new technical team with the dynamics of Objective 2 − its goals, progress, and methodology. On several occasions, they addressed delays in infrastructure construction that affected some of the IEs given the extensive requirements of USAID's policies and procedures. They also approved work plans for Kemito Ene and Afimad.

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● The Regional Steering Committee (CDR, in Spanish) did not meet during this period.

Table 6. Number of Committee Meetings Held (National Steering Committee-CDN, Indigenous Economy Committee-CEI, and Regional Steering Committee-CDR) During Q1 of FY 2022

Country Committee Number of Meetings

Brazil CEI 2

CDN 1

Colombia CDN + CEI 0

Ecuador CEI 0

CDN 1

Peru CEI 5

CDN 0

Regional CDR 0

c. AIRR Project National and Regional-Level Communications

During this quarter, we shared AIRR's progress and results via social media, which garnered approximately 148,571 views, and through 24 publications in the press with an estimated reach of 3.8 million readers (See Annex 2).

In Brazil, we released an informational video on the AIRR program and supported the development of brochures and videos on the use of the ACI 4.0 app that was launched in October via an online event with local partners.

In Colombia and Ecuador, together with IPO partners, we made progress towards developing communications materials about the EIA and SEA processes so that more IPO leaders and indigenous communities understand the basics of these processes in relation to their rights. We will disseminate these materials in Q2.

In Peru we shared the capacity-building aspects of the EGIDA experience, and in Colombia we produced infographics to be used by PFGTI students and contributed to the production of the "Escucha Amazonía" (Listen to the Amazon) campaign led by OPIAC.

At the regional level, we shared experiences from the trainings held in anticipation of the COP26. Furthermore, together with COICA, COIAB, OPIAC, OZIP, and AIDESEP, we finished systematizing communications products highlighting the results of the national meetings and defenders' mingas17, which will be disseminated in Q2.

The COP26 was held during this quarter and was the focus of participation in international negotiation forums. AIRR partner DAR supported COICA in developing the #DefensaDeDefensorXs campaign to raise awareness about the situation of defenders in the Amazon through two side events streamed on YouTube Live, videos and social media posts, and interviews in the media. In addition to AIRR, this campaign was also supported by OXFAM Ibis and WWF International. Also, during this quarter, COICA continued positioning the Amazon 80x25 Initiative.

We increased IE promotion by ensuring their coverage by local and specialized media outlets. During this quarter, we released another edition of the Espacio Amazónico online forum and began publishing the AIRR blog at www.nesst.org (posting on topics discussed in the forums).

17 Minga in an indigenous context is a group of people that meet to do a cooperative work

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We also coordinated with partners in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru for the joint dissemination of the "First Regional Meeting on Impact Entrepreneurship: Impact Stories, One Community" with the hashtag #EmprendimientosDeImpacto; notes were published in local media, along with interviews and posts on social media. In Peru, through collaboration with initiatives to support sustainable businesses and bioeconomy, we contributed to the launch of the portal www.comprasdeimpacto.pe to connect local entrepreneurs with consumers.

With partners’ support, the PMU completed on-site filming of the IEs in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. The videos were edited in coordination with country partners and the validation process was carried out in consultation with each CEI, thanks to coordination efforts of country-based communications specialists. The final edition of the videos is in progress. Furthermore, we provided partners with a presentation (PPT and PDF) with key AIRR data to be used in field work and meetings with partners.

d. Coordination With Other Projects and Related Initiatives

During this quarter, partnerships with other projects and organizations facilitated the implementation of planned activities and products. Below, these achievements are highlighted:

● Capacity-Building and alliances with higher education institutions: In Colombia we reactivated the relationship with the Instituto Tecnológico del Putumayo (ITP), a key partner for the PFGTI. In Peru, we established an alliance with UNIA to strengthen EGIDA and in Brazil with the IFMT to train IPO leaders. In Brazil, we also received support from the Woodwell Research Center and the Moore Foundation to design and deliver a basic course on geoprocessing and governance of indigenous territorial monitoring data during Q2. In Ecuador, we received technical support and financial resources from ECOLEX for the implementation of the “Community Paralegal Program.” Hivos supported efforts to strengthen leadership in the pre-COP course that was led by COICA's Climate Change and Biodiversity Coordination.

● Advocacy: Oxfam IBIS supported COICA and DAR to enhance communications products and liaise with the press for the COP26 communications campaigns. In Brazil, financial support was also provided by the Reckitt project and WWF Netherlands to ensure the participation of two indigenous leaders in the COP26.

● Indigenous Enterprises: The Protected Areas & Peace Project provided support to hold the “First Regional Meeting on Impact Entrepreneurship” in Colombia (funded by the German Ministry of Environment, and implemented by WWF Colombia); in Ecuador, the Belgian Development Cooperation Project (DGD) provided transportation for the enterprises that participated in the event but are not part of the AIRR project. The Provincial Municipality of San Martin – Tarapoto also provided logistical and advertising support for the “Sustainable Ecotourism Fair” in Tarapoto.

Moreover, in Peru, two IEs obtained additional funds with AIRR’s support: (1) the Bosque de las Nuwas Association applied to the Avanzar Rural project, co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Government of Peru and implemented by Ministry of Agriculture through the AGRORURAL Program; and (2) The Ampik Sacha Association of Medicinal Plant Producers applied to the Compensation for Competitiveness Program from AGROIDEAS, under the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation. (3) Conservation International and Laboratorio Takiwasi also made counterpart contributions to the two IEs. In Ecuador, the PROAmazonía Program and the Quito Chamber of Commerce contributed to strengthening capacities and making the Andi

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Wayusa and Shuar Cultural Center enterprises visible to potential investors through its Amazonía Innova initiative.

Finally, KUNAN18, Incuba Agraria, Protagonistas del Cambio, Peru’s Development Finance Corporation-COFIDE, Conservation International, PUCA, StartUPC, Liquid Ventures, GENES Peru, and the Ministry of Environment participated in the development of the Shopping for Impact platform.

18 Peruvian platform for social entrepreneurship

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2. CHALLENGES, LESSONS LEARNED, GOOD PRACTICES, AND ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

As stated in the FY 2022 work plan, beginning in Q1 we are closely and systematically monitoring those

recommendations made repeatedly during the P&R sessions to overcome difficulties in project

management. We have grouped these recommendations into eight themes. Below we have highlighted

the results of monitoring and adaptively managing these challenges during this period:

Challenges and Adaptive Management

Project

Governance

Bodies

It continues to be a challenge to get partner IPO leaders and their technical and administrative teams on board with project activities when there are frequent staff and board member changes. In Q1, for example, AIDESEP in Peru experienced a turnover of staff. The challenge was overcome by Peruvian partners reorganizing their meeting agendas to ensure that the new leadership and technical teams understood the project, its importance, and relevance for AIDESEP. The other difficulty that continues to arise is the low participation of partner IPOs in certain meetings, due to the many demands on their time, and limited staffing. To address this challenge, the partners have built more flexibility into their agendas and schedules to accommodate the fluctuating availability of IPO partners.

Cross-Cultural

Approach and

Cultural

Relevance of the

Project

During this quarter, AIRR partners in Colombia reported that some IPO partners or their members had refused the COVID-19 vaccine and testing protocols prior to face-to-face activities. We have not yet found a systematic way to overcome this issue effectively. In Ecuador, the team identified and incorporated adjustments to the methodological design of the regional entrepreneurship meeting carried out under NESsT's leadership to ensure the effective participation of key stakeholders and the overall success of the event.

Effective

Participation of

Men and Women of

Various Ages

Partner trainings to achieve effective intersectional participation (across gender and age) were completed during this reporting period. Therefore, we hope to have increasingly effective participation results in the coming quarters.

Safety Conditions

Public unrest in Bajo Putumayo represents an additional challenge in Colombia. In response, the team developed a safety monitoring strategy based on security analyses and ongoing communication with local authorities to ensure we have first-hand, up-to-date information about the situation.

Communication

Among Partners

The biggest communication challenge is between WWF Colombia and OZIP. After repeated non-compliance in the delivery of products and accountability on the part of this IPO partner, both parties have held online and face-to-face meetings – of a political, technical, and administrative nature – to try to understand the root causes of the problems and address them. To date, none of the strategies and adaptive measures have been successful. During the next quarter, we will present final options to OZIP for improving delivery of products.

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IPO Partners’

Overfull Agendas

This remains a challenge in all countries and was particularly noticeable during this period due to national and international commitments – such as COP26 and the work of the preparatory bodies. We have tried various strategies to overcome this challenge, some yielding better results than others. The common thread has been partners' efforts to adapt agendas and calendars, strengthen communication, and consolidate the governance bodies into one (merging the CDN and CEI).

Administrative

Processes

Administrative issues continue to represent a challenge for a variety of reasons. In Colombia, the greatest challenge is related to OZIP's difficulty in fulfilling its contractual commitments. NESsT described in detail the pending status of disbursements to IEs in all countries and its negative implications for implementation of the agreed-upon work plans. NESsT has made specific recommendations to WWF and its partner IPO to manage these difficulties. For

Conducting Face-

to-Face and Online

Activities During

the Pandemic

Challenges identified in previous reports continue to arise. On the one hand, biosafety protocols have been intensified due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in countries such as Brazil. On the other hand, we are confronted by partner IPOs that reject biosafety protocols required by other partners for face-to-face activities, such as in Colombia. Furthermore, online activities continue to present the limitations already identified for previous reporting periods. We continue to apply the adaptive measures that have already been tested and have resulted in significant lessons learned for the project.

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Lessons Learned and Good Practices

NESsT shared new

lessons and

reflections about

online

communications and

cultural diversity

“During this past year we have bolstered the use of digital tools to connect project partners and streamline communications processes and activity implementation. What can be achieved with digital tools and cultural diversity was in evidence during the First Regional Meeting on Impact Entrepreneurship, where an integration of online and on-site activities made it possible to connect more than 40 IEs located in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. This meeting gave them the opportunity to share the cultural performances from each of their communities, exchange experiences, and create friendly and business relationships.”

Brazil offered new

reflections on the

online environment

and intergenerational

dialogue

“In an event promoted by COIAB, online communications proved to be a popular topic. Young people emphasized that two forms of communication are effective at strengthening indigenous communities. First, through internal communications IP can become closer and take increased pride in their cultures because they have a better knowledge of their past and their territory. Second, external communications to the non-indigenous public can convey information produced by IP. These materials are informative for people interested in learning more about the indigenous experience, as well as for advocacy efforts and complaints.”

Colombia partners

shared good

practices for IE

purchase

management

“In Colombia, a positive lesson has been the creation of purchasing committees for each IE. [Based on this experience] we see merit in carrying out a more in-depth exercise to gather lessons learned on how IEs contribute to the indigenous economy and to territorial governance.”

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3. FOLLOW-UP TO THE WORK PLAN

We had planned on completing 17 products during Q1; of these, we made significant progress on 7 and fullycompleted 4. We did not make progress on 6 of them. The reasons for this are indicated below and the products to be rescheduled are listed.

For those products where we made significant progress on but did not complete, the remaining steps are to validate results with subnational IPOs, such as in Peru, and finalize some training activities, such as the intersectional approach in Ecuador. And, for some territorial monitoring products in Peru, specific aspects had to be reassessed and revisited due to the change in AIDESEP's technical teams, which delayed activities.

For products where no progress was made during this quarter, delays were mainly due to persistent obstacles to travelling, such as in Brazil, and related to personnel changes at AIDESEP.

Products that must be rescheduled:

● Socio-cultural, economic, and environmental mapping of Tapajós, published and shared with IPOs: publication and dissemination to be completed in Q2.

● The validation of threat monitoring indicators with AIDESEP and its subnational IPOs was rescheduled for Q2.

● Surveillance committees formed in native communities selected for monitoring, in Peru was rescheduled for Q2.

● Ten public officials and opinion leaders from five public and private sector institutions are strengthened in the fundamental rights of IP in Peru is pending definition with authorities on the best time to carry out the trainings.

● Seven business talent assessments for IE members in Brazil, completed was rescheduled for Q2.

● Report with systematized data on risks and bottlenecks in project partners' financial and administrative management was rescheduled for Q2.

In addition, there are some products that may be affected in the future, such as:

● There may be a delay in completing the product 30 PFGTI graduate students by September 2022, because the training program is designed to last a full year and is scheduled to begin in February 2022.

● In Colombia, activities related to indigenous monitoring will be reassessed, given that these have been the most affected by the coordination challenges with OZIP. The CDN and CEI meetings to review the work plan and determine implementation and timing of pending activities have been scheduled for January 2022.

Finally, there are uncertainties in carrying out face-to-face activities during Q2 due to a new COVID-19 wave and the effects of the virus on project teams, whose work has been adversely impacted. For example, in Peru and Brazil, WWF offices have suspended field work until mid-February. We will continue to monitor the situation in Brazil and the Amazon to assess when it is safe to carry out face-to-face activities again.

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4. ANNEXES

ANNEX 1. SUCCESS STORIES

Indigenous Climate Alert: Information at Your Fingertips

Version 4.0 of the cell phone app Indigenous Climate Alert (ACI), available for free for Android and iOS, was launched on October 21, 2021 in a virtual event broadcasted live on IPAM's YouTube channel. Developed by IPAM, in partnership with the Indigenous Council of Roraima (CIR), the Commission of Caciques and Leaders of the Arariboia Indigenous Land, and the Raoni Institute, the initiative aims to support environmental and territorial management of indigenous territories in the Brazilian Amazon.

CIR’s Environmental Management Department Coordinator, Sineia do Vale; its GIS specialist, Genisvan André; and agronomist, Giofan Erasmo, participated in the meeting and shared their experiences using the app and perceptions of the effects of climate change in indigenous territories.

IPAM’s Science Director, Ane Alencar, and researcher and Focal Point for the Indigenous Agenda at the Institute, Martha Fellows, welcomed participants to the event and moderated it. Marcos Bauch, Project Management Specialist at USAID Brazil, also participated in the conversation.

Territorial Management

Created in 2017, ACI provides real-time information on climate, fire, and deforestation for indigenous territories in the Brazilian Amazon. Users can enter their own alerts by photos, texts, and audios even without internet access. The App shares the alerts as soon as internet access is available. . Residents of these territories have already reported almost two thousand alerts of fires and deforestation using the application.

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Among the new features in ACI 4.0 are location functions, recording of routes and measurement of areas and distances, as well as integration with the SOMAI platform. It is now possible for users to register village locations and areas of traditional uses such as farming, fishing, hunting, and fruit and seed gathering – a functionality identified as important in conversations with IPO partners.

Climate Change

By connecting IP with information about their territories, the ACI initiative aspires to contribute to climate change mitigation through the preservation of indigenous lands. Sineia do Vale spoke about how climate change is perceived in indigenous territories. "The temperature has increased, and people have started to talk a lot about crop loss, so we are already feeling the impacts,” she said. She then posed the question, "How can we marry traditional knowledge and how can ACI help us advise communities so that they are prepared?" She then offered an answer: "By making their climate change plans."

Partnerships

Many people contributed to the co-creation that is at the heart of ACI 4.0. In this vein, Genisvan André shared how it feels to be part of the project: "I am the person responsible for inputting information into the database and then taking it to the communities. I feel honored to be participating in this development process, working on the application's interface. It is a very important role."

"We understand that the integrity and conservation of the Brazilian Amazon ecosystem are directly related to the well-being and autonomy of the Indigenous Peoples and communities that live in the region. The Alerta Clima Indígena 4.0 application is a fundamental part of this objective," added Marcos Bauch.

Learn more about the Indigenous Climate Alert app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnNhVa_6ntE&t=3s

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Indigenous and Rural Enterprises Gather in Putumayo to Share their Knowledge on the Amazon

© Gabriel Lucero- WWF Colombia

In late October, eleven indigenous and rural enterprises gathered in Mocoa, Putumayo to attend the First Regional Meeting on Impact Entrepreneurship, an event held simultaneously in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador to share experiences and receive training on entrepreneurial issues.

Impact enterprises – indigenous and rural businesses that protect nature and provide benefits for their communities – are a growing trend for the protection of the Amazon. In Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, indigenous and rural communities are looking to tourism, the development of cosmetics, the creation of handicrafts, or food production to make sustainable use of their forests and improve the living conditions of their communities.

On October 29 and 30, more than forty Colombian, Peruvian, and Ecuadorian initiatives traveled to Mocoa (Colombia), Tarapoto (Peru), Lima (Peru), and Lago Agrio (Ecuador) to meet, share their experiences, and receive training on business-related topics such as leadership, business management, business strategies, and marketing. The topics were geared to improving their enterprises and continuing to protect the most important tropical rainforest on the planet.

"We believe that what we do is important because we strengthen our cultures and traditions and our way of coexisting with nature, which are vital today so that we don't destroy the planet," explains Gilma María, an indigenous woman entrepreneur from the Kamëntša people, and president of the indigenous handicraft enterprise Arte Colibrí located in Sibundoy, Putumayo.

A key objective of these forums promoted by the Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources (AIRR) project – supported by USAID and NESsT – and the Protected Areas and Peace Project (led by WWF) is to continue training local communities so that they can generate economic alternatives in harmony with their culture, their forests, and the richness that surrounds them. "We

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must ensure that the use [of resources] in these regions is sustainable to reduce other types of activities such as extensive cattle ranching, mining, and illegal logging that advance on a large scale, often due to the lack of opportunities," explains Felipe Barney, Market Access Officer for WWF Colombia.

Preserving the culture among young people, improving the quality of life in the communities, over coming the economic crisis, and even continuing their family traditions are some of the motivations that led men, women, and young people to develop these enterprises that seek to improve the livelihoods of their communities and protect their territories. Read more at: https://www.wwf.org.pe/en/wildlife/?uNewsID=371950

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First Regional Meeting on Impact Enterpreneurship

First face-to-face event, with simultaneous online activities, held after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first meeting of indigenous enterprises from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia was held on October 29 and 30 under the slogan "Impact stories, one community." The event, organized by NESsT in partnership with WWF and with USAID's support, provided the region's entrepreneurs with the opportunity to strengthen their sense of community and share their knowledge. Considering the diversity and richness of each community's story, this meeting enabled stronger connections among entrepreneurs from different sectors, experience and knowledge-sharing with experts from various fields, as well as in-depth analysis of challenges faced by participants through the simultaneous streaming of virtual and face-to-face activities from Tarapoto and Lima (Peru), Coca (Ecuador), and Mocoa (Colombia).

Over 85 entrepreneurs, representing more than 40 enterprises, participated from the three locations, and connected virtually, only to learn that they all share the same vision ̶ to achieve social and environmental impact in the communities where they are located.

To kick off the meeting, each country selected distinctive words that reflected the intent of their participation:

● In Coca (Ecuador) the word was Wayusa, a traditional plant from the Ecuadorian Amazon with energizing properties, highlighting the energy of the enterprises in that moment.

● In Tarapoto (Peru), Union and Strength were selected, which describe the resilience that entrepreneurs developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

● In Mocoa (Colombia), participants chose Unity, without which it is not possible to achieve success.

The event also featured the participation of a panel of experts on marketing, leadership, business management, and brand development who shared the following insights:

● The importance of a good leader and how leadership impacts the growth of a person’s entrepreneurial skills, their team, and the enterprise.

● Enlisting and maintaining partners and/or contacts that are supportive of the growth process.

● Understanding the value of a personal brand. ● Learning from setbacks as opportunities for great beginnings.

From the presentations, three phrases resonated strongly with the entrepreneurs:

● "Your brand has to transcend your position and your business card. People want to hear and know who is behind a brand. Build your personal brand." Luciana Olivares

● "We must move from being people who control and constrain change to being the champions and protagonists of change." Andrés Badra

● "Stories serve as the glue for the concepts, and people get engaged with stories." Orlando Borja.

Finally, this first meeting reaffirmed that we need to create more opportunities to hear from others about their experiences, which can help stimulate new program paths.

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Business Management Exercise, Mocoa, Colombia Welcome Ceremony, Mocoa, Colombia WWF Colombia WWF Colombia

Team Building Exercise, Tarapoto, Peru Business Management Exercise, Coca, Ecuador WWF Perú WWF Ecuador

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Ongoing Training for Greater Impact: Indigenous Peoples' Experiences

in International Negotiations Forums

COICA's continuing education program on territories and climate change seeks to strengthen IPO governance and negotiation skills as decision-makers in international forums.

During the most recent World Conservation Congress (held in Marseille) and the United Nations Climate Change Conference - COP26 (held in Glasgow), Amazonian indigenous organizations (IPOs) secured favorable resolutions that will contribute to the defense of their territories, respect for their rights, and access to funding for addressing climate change.

As part of its advocacy efforts for climate action, the Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA) aims to strengthen and organize the participation of IPOs for climate action in international forums. Through the continuing education program "Indigenous Territories and Climate Change: Governance, Scientific Basis, and Negotiation Strategies," held last October and November, 33 leaders from COICA and its member organizations strengthened their capacities to craft an advocacy, communications, and common roadmap strategy for greater, collective impact.

Even at the proposal phase, this program received support from COICA's Board of Directors, led by Gregorio Mirabal, and was supported by its Territorial Coordinator, Elcio da Silva Machineri, and its Climate Change Coordinator, Harold Rincón. The Board of Directors, collaborating with indigenous leaders, has promoted advocacy mechanisms consistent with the indigenous worldview. The mechanisms position IP as decision-makers in international forums where agreements and commitments are often made by actors outside their territories.

"There were high expectations around our participation in COP26, and during this program we discussed tools and elements that are important for debates and proposals. We established

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strong connections and dialogue with our allies, many of whom made commitments and joined us in the World Climate March. I believe that the need to defend and protect the Amazon, indigenous rights, and defense of defenders were positioned within COP discussions. It was a platform where we had the opportunity to ensure our voice was heard," added Gregorio Mirabal, COICA coordinator.

Similarly, Harold Rincón, COICA's Climate Change Coordinator and a delegate from the National Organization of Indigenous Peoples of the Colombian Amazon (OPIAC), highlighted that in the last international forums in which they participated they were able to position resolutions such as that of protecting 80% of the Amazon by 2025 (80x25 Initiative), secure commitments from some governments to limit the purchase of products from deforested areas, and emphasize the importance of access to climate funds by IPOs.

In a similar vein, Tuntiak Katan, COICA's Deputy Coordinator, pointed out that they have identified lessons learned that they hope to incorporate in future international forums. These include improving logistics to allow the participation of more leaders and delegates, as well as continuously monitoring processes to build platforms for voluntary carbon funds and other financing mechanisms developed by the public, private, and NGO sectors. COICA’s continuing education program received WWF’s technical support, along with financial support from Hivos People Unlimited, WWF Germany, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Amazon Indigenous Rights and Resources project. The syllabus was developed with technical support from intercultural specialists such as Belkys Herrera, an expert in indigenous education from OPIAC. Content on policy and negotiations was facilitated by Josefina Brana Valera, WWF's Forestry team Vice President and Deputy Director; Sandra Visbal; WWF's Inclusive Conservation Academy Coordinator in Colombia; and Alonso Córdova Arrieta, specialist in forests and indigenous affairs for WWF in Peru; among others. Read the full story at: https://www.wwf.org.pe/informate/noticias/?uNewsID=372890

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ANNEX 2. COMMUNICATIONS

In Brazil: we launched the ACI app through an online event and videos on the use of the app. ACI's slogan is "Information at your fingertips" and it is available for Android and iOS systems. To communicate to indigenous communities more effectively about ACI and its functionalities, we partnered with the Indigenous Council of Roraima and the Raoni Institute to share information about the app on 30 local radio stations (19 of these are community radios). We also finalized an informative video on AIRR and its work in Brazil for partner use in their communities and in meetings with partner organizations.

In Colombia: OPIAC has been implementing its Institutional Communications Strategy developed with AIRR's support. During Q1, OPIAC designed the digital campaign "Listen to the Amazon" in partnership with five IPOs, GAIA Foundation, the Foundation for Conservation and Sustainable Development, WWF, and Greenpeace Colombia to raise awareness around the importance of protecting the Colombian Amazon for the survival of wildlife species. To support networking efforts with impact investors, we prepared a digital portfolio of IEs, which we will use to complement the IE videos produced by the PMU. These videos will be included in the Colombian IE portfolio.

Screenshot of the Colombian IE Digital Porfolio

In Ecuador, we established an ongoing collaboration with Revista Líderes, one of the most important publications specializing on business, to share stories and articles on indigenous

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entrepreneurship. The first article was published in Q1 on The Shuar Cultural Center, an ecotourism enterprise in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We also produced a video on the experience of the Paralegal Program and short clips about the IEs (for which a dissemination plan is upcoming).

In Peru, AIDESEP began the redesign of its institutional website and branding to position itself as "a territorial indigenous institution that defends unity among indigenous people." AIRR supported this organizational strengthening process through consulting services to update their branding and migrate their current website to a new platform that will enhance their digital reach. AIDESEP also produced articles on COP26 and IP, extractive activities and rights, and indigenous entrepreneurship. We also published an article about the first promotion of the EGIDA Diploma Course, as well as other articles related to entrepreneurships in Peru including one on the progress on gender and youth training with partner IPOs. We also supported the launch of the online platform “Impact Purchases,” along with MINAM, KUNAN, COFIDE, Conservation International, and others.

At the regional level, in Q1 we continued disseminating information on AIRR-supported IEs. One of the most important events was the First Regional Meeting on Impact Entrepreneurship, held simultaneously with both onsite and remote components in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. This event served as an opportunity for communications specialists from the different countries to work together to spread the hashtag #EmprendimientosDeImpacto and issue press releases for publication in the countries' local media outlets.

Furthermore, we completed on-site video shoots of IEs in Colombia (five), Ecuador (six), and Peru (nine). The videos will be edited according to the storyboard and visual guidelines agreed upon with partners during FY 2021. There are three-minute and one-minute first cuts of these videos, which include testimonials from entrepreneurs and highlight the products and/or services offered. As part of the development process, the first cuts of all the videos were reviewed by each country's CEI, allowing them to provide feedback and suggestions to ensure appropriate representation of IP and use of graphic elements to represent each IP.

Screenshots of Colombian IE Arte Colibri's Preliminary Video

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This quarter we streamed a new edition of the Espacio Amazónico online forum: "The Art of Storytelling: Communicating to Increase Sales" via Facebook Live. To disseminate information on AIRR-supported enterprises, we launched the social media campaign #PortafolioAIRR. The campaign included graphics and short videos about each IE describing what makes them unique and what being an entrepreneur means to them. We also launched the Espacio Amazónico Blog at www.nesst.org, with the following articles based on topics discussed during the online forum:

1. What is Espacio Amazónico? 2. Digitizing Enterprises: How to use Digital Tools to Grow 3. The Art of Storytelling: Communicating to Increase Sales

Screenshot of the Espacio Amazónico Blog

At the regional level, we supported COICA in sharing its experience with the continuing education program "Indigenous Territory and Climate Change: Governance, Scientific Basis, and Negotiation Strategies," in preparation for the participation of Amazonian IPOs in COP-26. COICA also made the components of this program available here: https://cursocoicacop26.com/.

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Screenshot of links to pre-COP-26 continuing education program session recordings

During COP-26, we supported COICA, through DAR's technical assistance, to host two side events, both of which were broadcast via YouTube Live:

− "Role of indigenous peoples and their communities and nature-based solutions" (November 3)

− "Indigenous Territories in the Amazon: Community/culture and nature-based solutions to climate change” (November 5)

We developed an agenda and invitation flyers to promote these events. During this quarter, we also launched the social media campaign #DefensaDeDefensorXs with six video-clips from the side event on November 3, seven video-clips from the side event on November 5, and photos of leaders promoting the defense of defenders during COP-26 and engaging press to position the IP agenda in this international negotiation platform (through key interviews):

• November 1 - Radio Nacional (Peru): https://www.radionacional.com.pe/noticias/nacional/pueblos-indigenas-presentaran-propuestas-para-incidir-en-la-proteccion-de-los-defensores-indigenas-de-america-latina

• November 11 - Diario El País (Spain): https://elpais.com/planeta-futuro/3500-millones/2021-11-12/las-propuestas-de-los-indigenas-para-proteger-a-los-defensores-del-medio-ambiente.html

The following table summarizes our achievements toward disseminating AIRR's progress and results during Q1:

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Summary of AIRR-Related News’s Estimated Reach19 on Social Media

Partner Reach on Facebook/Instagram

WWF Brazil 10,120

WWF Colombia 63,655

WWF Ecuador 3,758

WWF Peru 20,245

Regional (COICA, DAR, NESsT) 30,035

Summary of Approximate Readership of Press Releases Produced by AIRR

Country Estimated media audience20

(Digital newspapers, community radio

stations)

Media Outlets

Brazil 3,863,767 30 local radio stations (of which 19 are community-led) with coverage in 28 cities in the states of Acre, Amazonas, Maranhão,

Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia and Tocantis

Colombia undetermined --

Ecuador 17,105 Líderes magazine of the El Comercio Group of Ecuador (digital version)

Peru undetermined --

*Undetermined: Not possible to obtain information related to the average audience data for these media in this country.

19 Reach on Facebook and Instagram social networks indicates the number of unique users who saw our publication or post, regardless of whether they follow us on these networks or not. 20 Based on the average number of people who watch, read, or listen to a given media outlet. This information is obtained from media audience measurement reports in a certain locality and/or country, or from the media outlet's own source (generally provided by its advertising departments).