Ten years later, we returned to where it all began

Ten years ago, Regenera was born in the Shipetiari Native Community. This year, we returned to celebrate and, above all, to look ahead together with those who care for the Manu Landscape. It wasn’t a ceremony; it was a circle of trust.

A co-evaluation with a story

In September, Shipetiari hosted the 2026 Annual Co-Evaluation of the Manu Landscape, the first to take place in the heart of a Native Community. Guardians, Partners, and government institutions sat down as equals to review the year’s work, recognise achievements, and renew their commitments. That is what co-evaluation is all about: evaluating our work together so we can keep improving together.

Seated in a circle, participants shared their experiences and lessons learned over the past year.

What Manu is achieving

The communities of Shipetiari and Palotoa Teparo, together with six Private Guardians, protect nearly 35,000 hectares of forest. Every month, and whenever a threat alert arises, their monitoring committees patrol the territory to curb illegal mining, forest loss, and the spread of illicit crops.

This effort has received tangible support: since its inception, the network has channelled more than S/ 210,000 to the Landscape, including over S/ 21,100 in 2026 alone. And keeping the forest standing also sustains livelihoods: the communities are promoting nature-based tourism through two community-run lodges, while more and more women are taking leading roles in caring for the territory.

Looking to the future

Challenges remain, from new roads opening the way to threats to lands that are still awaiting formal recognition. But the gathering left everyone with one clear conviction, summed up by one of the Guardians: Manu is protected by coming together and working towards the same goal.

Thank you to everyone who has made these ten years possible. The anniversary celebrations are just getting started, and there is more to come.

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Guardians, Partners, and institutions gathered in the Shipetiari Native Community during the 2026 Annual Co-Evaluation of the Manu Landscape.

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