Coomatavén Strengthens the Solidarity Economy and Community Management in Matavén
What began in 2019 with 47 members has grown to bring together 87 people from the Piapoco, Curripaco, Piaroa, Cubeo and Sikuani Indigenous peoples. The Coomatavén Cooperative was created as
Organic Cacao from Matavén Forest Featured at the Inírida Farmers’ Fair
On July 19, flavors born in the communities of Matavén made their way to Inírida. During the Farmers’ Fair organized by the Mayor’s Office of Inírida, members of the Indigenous
REDD+ Matavén Strengthens Its International Presence at the IETA Asia Climate Summit in Hong Kong
Participation in one of Asia’s leading carbon market events provided an opportunity to present an Indigenous-led conservation model, understand regional trends and explore new opportunities for the project. From July
Bocón Festival: Tradition and Living Culture in the Resguardo Selva Matavén
In the community of Sarrapia, children, young people, elders and families came together to share art, music, traditional games and knowledge that strengthen Indigenous identity. The sound of traditional instruments,
From Laguna Negra to the University: Nerio Dasilva, Matavén’s New Public Accountant
Through the REDD+ Project’s “Fondo Transformando Vidas” program, the reserve’s youth are pursuing higher education to guide the territory’s future. The stories that transform the Resguardo Indígena Selva Matavén carry
REDD+ Matavén Socioeconomic Monitoring Shows a 9.8-Point Increase in the Adaptive Capacity of Indigenous Communities
A new socioeconomic monitoring assessment conducted across 16 communities in the Selva de Matavén Indigenous Reserve highlights stronger community resilience and provides valuable insights to guide future conservation, Indigenous governance,