In the past few days, we conducted Training & Workshop sessions for the Matavén Indigenous Guard, on surveillance and control of the territory; and protection and conservation of their forests, water and biodiversity.
These Workshops are part of “Activity 1 of REDD+ Matavén: Surveillance and control of the territory”, which is a fundamental axis of the Project, as it roots Matavén sustainable management practices by stopping deforestation and degradation of its forests.
313 guards participated in the training/workshop sessions led by the Project’s co-director and his assistant, the Project’s field director, 2 specialized professionals from Mediamos and the 6 zonal coordinators.
Through these Workshops we look that Matavén Indigenous Guard can:
- Be clear about their responsibilities and tasks to control and protect the territory and its natural resources.
- Get empowered and understand the impacts and the importance of their role at local, national, and global levels.
- Strengthen governance in their communities.
- Learn more about REDD+ Matavén, its progress and results.
Workshop sessions were held in the following indigenous communities:
- Zone 1: Indigenous community Caracol, Sector Cawasi: 51 participants
- Zone 1: Indigenous community Matzuldani, Sector Aiwacuna: 42 participants
- Zone 2: Indigenous community Tsiboshenebo, Sector Bajo Río Vichada 1: 65 participants
- Zone 2: Indigenous community Progreso Integral, Sector Bajo Río Vichada 2: 64 participants
- Zone 3: Indigenous community Berrocal, Sector Berrocal Ajota 1: 36 participants
- Zones 4 y 5: Indigenous community Sejalito II, Sector Sejalito San Benito 1: 55 participants