To promote the protection of the Amazonian Flying Rivers, and to contribute to the safeguard of ecosystem and sociocultural connectivity in hand with indigenous peoples and local communities in the region.

Alianza NorAmazónica (

Non-governmental organization (NGO)

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#SDGAction51693

Description

We acknowledge the long-term territorial processes that each member of the North Amazon Alliance has developed by working hand in hand with indigenous peoples and local communities who, through their knowledge systems, contribute to forest health and ecosystem and sociocultural connectivity. Based on these territorial processes, we work together towards 4 strategic lines that are complementary to each other, and together, they provide the necessary conditions to meet the Alliance ́s goal. REGIONAL KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT “INSPIRE TO SCALE UP”: Based on the expertise that ANA members have acquired working for more than three decades hand in hand with indigenous peoples and local communities to strengthen their own governance and to safeguard the Amazon’s integrity , we identify territorial reference cases defined as high-impact local strategies, with the potential to be modeled, to inspire relevant solutions in strategic territories for ecosystem and socio- cultural connectivity. CONSOLIDATION OF STRATEGIC TERRITORIES FOR CONNECTIVITY “ARTICULATE TO CONSOLIDATE”: The territorial strategies accompanied by the members of ANA are articulated among each other and through regional knowledge management and regional advocacy strategies. By this, it is possible to consolidate connectivity in strategic territories for the protection of the integrity of the Amazon, while enhancing the impact of local territorial strategies, articulating actions based on diverse approaches and in multi-stakeholder coordination instances, among others. ARTICULATING AND STRENGTHENING NETWORKS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES “ARTICULATE TO TRANSFORM”: Strategic stakeholders in the region such as Governments, Indigenous Peoples, civil society organizations, research institutes and the private sector, among others, articulate joint actions s through regional alliances and networks, and incorporate strategies that ensure the Amazon connectivity through a comprehensive approach, towards the consolidation of a shared regional vision. REGIONAL ADVOCACY “POSITION TO INFLUENCE”: We promote the Amazon as a key region for the planet, and position local strategies implemented by the indigenous peoples to protect the forest ́s integrity , in political agendas that are of relevance for the region, through the implementation of escalated advocacy strategies, based on indigenous peoples and local communitie’s knowledge, governance and management systems.

Expected Impact

The North Amazon Alliance commits to promote the protection of the Amazonian Flying Rivers, and to contribute to the saveguard of ecosystem and sociocultural connectivity in hand with indigenous peoples and local communities in the region in order to protect the integrity of the Amazon as an effective means to keep the global water cycles in place. We are united by the vision that the forests, rivers and cultures in the Amazon are connected to enhance planetary wellbeing. We seek cultural, social, and ecological connectivity to safeguard the integri- ty of the Amazon, and its relationship with the Andes and the Atlantic to ensure the Andes-Amazon-Atlantic system ́s role in regulating the global climate and the water cycle, among other life support systems that guarantee planetary wellbeing and resilience. Our starting point are the territorial strategies that we accompany, with the commitment to value and position the indigenous knowledge systems on which these are based, approaching these from an intercultural approach. We accompany the definition and implementation of community management self-defined planning tools. The challenge: the integrity of the largest and best preserved tropical forest in the world is at risk. For this reason, our mission is to protect the great Amazon’s flying river, essential to maintain life on the planet. For this reason, it is urgent to articulate joint actions with diverse stakeholders in order to achieve the goal aimed by the North Amazon Alliance: TO SAFEGUARD ECOSYSTEM AND SOCIOCULTURAL CONNECTIVITY IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF AMAZON.

Partners

Fundación Ecociencia, Iepé -Instituto de Pesquisa e Formacao indigena, Fundación Gaia Amazonas, Nature and Culture International Ecuador, Nature and Culture International Perú, SPDA - Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental, Instituto del Bien Común and Wataniba.

Additional information

https://linktr.ee/amazonflyingrivers

SDGS & Targets

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

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To promote the protection of the Amazonian Flying Rivers, and to contribute to the safeguard of ecosystem and sociocultural connectivity in hand with indigenous peoples and local communities in the region. - Fri, 06/14/2024 - 16:18	On track	14 June, 2024