Photo by Luis Garcia
THE AMAZON NEEDS US NOW
The Amazon Rainforest is at a tipping point. Rapid destruction and inadequate sustainable actions threaten its survival. Innovative, nature- and culture-positive solutions are urgently needed to restore this vital ecosystem and preserve its biocultural heritage. We have a responsibility to act now. Amazon Research Int exists to address the environmental challenges the Amazon faces by uniting modern science with traditional knowledge to champion stingless bee preservation, safeguard lowland and high-altitude rainforests, and honor indigenous wisdom and traditional medicine.
Amazon Research Int (ARI) is a non-profit organization based in Peru, dedicated to conserving Amazonian biodiversity, ecosystems, and indigenous knowledge. By uniting modern science with traditional wisdom, we create innovative conservation solutions that honor biocultural heritage. Our work spans scientific research, education, and community empowerment, focusing on regenerating degraded ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and fostering nature- and culture-positive livelihoods. While stingless bees serve as symbolic species representing the health of the Amazon Rainforest, our mission also champions traditional medicine, biodiversity, and the rights of nature. Together, these efforts strengthen sustainability, fair trade, and the preservation of indigenous wisdom.
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Conservation
We focus our efforts in areas with the greatest impact for species conservation
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Science
We partner with local experts to conduct high-impact research studies
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Outreach
We partner with indigenous communities for capacity building and deveopment
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Storytelling
We partner with multi-media artists to share captivating, impactful stories
OUR MISSION
Regenerate fragile Amazonian biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural heritage by uniting traditional knowledge with modern science through conservation, research, policy, and empowerment of native communities and leaders.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
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Stingless bees
Safeguarding native bee biodiversity and Amazonian ecosystems
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Meliponicultoras
Empowering female sustainable entrepreneurship
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High-altitude forest
Restoring degraded rainforest in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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Rights of Nature
Advocating for the rights of Amazonian life forms to exist
WHERE WE WORK
Peru
LORETO: We work with multiple local communities in Nauta along the Marañón River including Kukama-kukamiria groups
JUNIN & CUZCO: We work in the UNESCO recognized Biosphere Reserve Aviveri-Vraem and buffer zones with Ashaninka communities
LIMA: Our headquarters are based in Lima
Bolivia
RURRENABAQUE: We collaborate with Ese Ejje women in the Parque Nacional y Area de Manejo Integrado Madidi
Our conservation efforts made the cover of The New York Times 2024
Stingless bees regenerate degraded ecosystems combating the effects of destructive deforestation practices in the Amazon Rainforest
Article in Tree Hugger
Photo by Ana Sotelo
“Without modern science together with indigenous traditional knowledge, there is no biodiversity”
Make a donation.
Join us in safeguarding the Amazon Rainforest’s under-appreciated organisms, their ecosystems and local communities that depend on them. Make a donation today and support our conservation, science and capacity building programs. No donation is too small. Together, let’s create a lasting positive impact for the conservation of this vital biodiversity and cultural heritage.
This donation is processed through PayPal to our organizational bank account in Peru. For direct bank transfers, please contact us. To donate through our USA-based fiscal partner 501(c)(3) for tax-deduction purposes, please contact us at amazonresearchint@gmail.com
Stingless bees produce medicinal honey traditionally known as a “miracle liquid” by locals
Article in National Geographic Magazine
Photo by Ana Sotelo
“Without native bees, there is no Amazon”
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Photo by Ana Sotelo
A soldier stingless bee guarding the beehive entrance