Building Climate Resilience

Project 11: Ensuring environmental protection and
biodiversity conservation through income
diversification in Peru.

Sphagnum moss, naturally found in the Andean region
of central Peru, can serve as a sustainable source of
income for rural communities when managed correctly.
In partnership with Inka Moss, this 12-month project
aimed to support 225 harvesters from five communities
in the Huánuco region of the Andean area, enabling
them to increase their income through the sustainable
harvesting of sphagnum moss. Simultaneously, this
project contributes to environmental protection and the
conservation of the region.
As the project progressed and awareness of the moss
harvesting activities and income potential grew, the
number of communities involved expanded from five to
28, benefiting over 1,000 harvesters. The participants
underwent training in sustainable moss harvesting
techniques and environmental conservation methods. In
order to improve the efficiency of the harvesting
process, a winch system was installed. Prior to this
installation, the 40kg sacks of moss would be
transported down the hillside using pack animals
(usually llamas), or the harvesters would carry them on
their shoulders, often for up to two hours.
This project signifies our commitment to promoting
sustainable income opportunities and environmental
stewardship within these communities in the Andean
region of central Peru.

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