We built an Environmental Indigenous Thinking Center in the Matavén communities of Cumariana, Kapturama y Brisas (Sector Aiwa Kuna Tsepajibo). These are spaces where indigenous peoples can meet, discuss and make decisions, they can also share and transmit their values and ancestral knowledge; to strengthen the governance of ACATISEMA, contribute to the survival of their people, and promote the protection of their natural resources.
The Association of Councils and Traditional Indigenous Authorities of the Matavén Forest (ACATISEMA for its acronym in Spanish) is Matavén government structure – legally recognized by the Colombian Government – it leads Matavén administrative, political, economic and socio-cultural processes.
REDD+ Matavén is continuously working to respect and promote the autonomy, self-determination, rights, life plan, worldview, cultural integrity, dignity and governance of Matavén indigenous peoples.