In a outstanding act of conservation, empowerment and belonging, Guyra Paraguay, has transferred 548 hectares of land to the Indigenous Group of Tapy Kanguekua – Arroyo Morotí, belonging to the Mbya Guaraní folks within the Itapúa Division of Paraguay.
This momentous switch was formally celebrated on Monday, June fifth, at Tekoha Guazu, identified to non-indigenous folks because the San Rafael Nationwide Park Reserve, situated within the district of Alto Verá. This place was declared the second Necessary Chook and Biodioversity Space (IBA) within the Americas again in 2005 by BirdLife Worldwide.
Ten years in the past, Guyra Paraguay acquired these lands from a non-public landholder for environmental conservation functions because of the assist of BirdLife Worldwide, the Aage V. Jensen Charity Basis and Hans Swegen, who performed an important function in facilitating the land acquisition.
Now, the land title is switch again to its authentic guardians and homeowners. It’s the first time a non-public entity has taken such method to honour the ancestral land rights of indigenous folks within the nation. This settlement is a testomony to their unwavering dedication to the reason for preserving the pure heritage.
Chaco Owl, copyright Pete Morris, from the surfbirds galleries
The Federation for the Self-Dedication of Indigenous Peoples (FAPI) and the Affiliation of Indigenous Communities of Itapúa Division (Acidi) attended this emotive event- the place they performed an important function in guaranteeing and supporting this switch.
The Mbya Guaraní Group is an lively member of Acidi, which, in flip, is a part of the autonomous and consultant Federation for the Self-Dedication of Indigenous Peoples (FAPI), a company comprising 13 indigenous teams in Paraguay. Their cultural heritage and profound connection to the land make this switch much more significant.
This broad collaboration has not solely protected these lands but in addition empowered the Mbya Guaraní folks to reclaim their ancestral heritage and make sure the sustainability of this treasured website for generations to return. A number of globally threatened birds may also be extremely benefited from this milestone. Furthermore, defending this land additionally contribute to UN Sustainable Improvement Targets (SDGs).
Guyra Paraguay acquired this land as a part of a joint socio-environmental condominium, all the time contemplating that its full possession could be transferred to the talked about indigenous group.
Threats like unlawful logging and fires are nonetheless a priority on this space. Nonetheless, because of helping and empowering the group to domesticate Natural Shade Grown Yerba Mate and different pleasant agroforestry sustainable livelihoods, in addition to forming a group wildfire brigade and using members of the group as park rangers, the integrity of this life sanctuary will stay wholesome for current and future generations.
In the present day, we have a good time the conclusion of this promise!
