Environmental change impact in indigenous communities of the Peruvian Amazon: effects of climate change and pollution in indigenous communities of jungle lowlands (Loreto) and highlands (Junín)
About the project
This project aimed to understand the effects of environmental changes on Peruvian Amazon indigenous peoples, as well as their perceptions and adaptation strategies to these changes. Besides, possible differentiated impacts were identified, based on gender and generational criteria, in the selected areas.
Researchers
- Oscar Espinoza (PI)
- Fernando Roca (Co- investigator)
- Eduardo Pacheco (Research assistant)
- Dafne Lastra (Research assistant)
- Claudia Grados (Research assistant)
- Víctor Ramos (Research assistant)
- Carla Sánchez (Research assistant)
- Laura Gonzales (Research assistant)
- Blanca Álvarez (Research assistant)
Participating Institutions
- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru
- Institute for Nature, Earth and Energy