Piura, San Martin, Amazonas, and Cajamarca, Peru
Peru – Norandino
Norandino is an active partner located in four different regions of Perú and currently in direct contact with both cacao and coffee farmers, supporting with the implementation and enhancement of their agroforestry systems. By doing so, Norandino is able to achieve climate change resilience, increased yields, and extra sources of income for farmers which results in an overall improvement of livelihoods for small scaled farmers.
Project data
1,014
farmers supported
0 t
CO2 captured
1,202 ha
land covered
0
CRUs issued
About
Peru, a country with rich biodiversity and extensive forests, faces significant deforestation pressures in several regions, each with unique challenges. Factors such as agricultural expansion, commercial and extensive agriculture, cattle grazing, and illegal logging contribute to this degradation. Economic hardships compel farmers to clear more land, and in regions like Piura and San Martin, the demand for agricultural land has led to extensive forest loss. In Amazonas, human settlement and uncontrolled agricultural expansion, especially in protected areas, have exacerbated the issue.
To combat these challenges, Norandino, in collaboration with Acorn, has been proactive in promoting sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers, particularly those cultivating cacao and coffee. Starting over 20 years ago in Piura, Norandino's initiatives have since expanded to include San Martin, Amazonas, and Cajamarca. The approach focuses on establishing and enhancing agroforestry systems, which integrate native tree species with agricultural crops, thereby fostering biodiversity and reducing the reliance on forest resources.
Full project documentation available upon request.