As part of our “Activity 6: Productivity Projects”, we have completed the First Phase of the “Cocoa Project” in order to guarantee food security and create better and new economic & business opportunities for RIU-SM indigenous families. We planted 100 hectares (45.000 plants of cocoa, plantain and corn), we built the nursery, we purchased tools and equipment; and we trained 100 indigenous families participating in this Project.
Our Mataven REDD+ Project is a participatory process, we work hand in hand with RIU-SM indigenous communities to tackle climate change, stop deforestation, protect their tropical forests & reduce CO2 global emissions – while safeguarding their rich biodiversity and improving their well-being.