The Regional Government of Loreto (Peru) achieved the release of 420,000 taricaya turtles in four Regional Conservation Areas, as part of a sustainable management project funded through the Works for Taxes (OxI) mechanism.
The initiative, with an investment of S/57 million, aims to sustainably increase the population of this endangered species, strengthen environmental management, and generate local development in the Peruvian Amazon.
A Historic Release
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Denisse Miralles, led the most recent release of 105,000 taricayas in the native community of Nueva Vida. The action is part of the Taricaya Conservation and Sustainable Management Project, executed in the Regional Conservation Areas:
- Maijuna Kichwa
- Comunal Tamshiyacu Tahuayo
- Ampiyacu Apayacu
- Alto Nanay–Pintuyacu–Chambira
The program integrates repopulation actions, community awareness, and technical training, consolidating a comprehensive conservation strategy.
Project Objectives
Among the most notable goals are:
- Generation of 680 local jobs.
- Strengthening of technical capacities in beneficiary communities.
- Articulation of economic activities compatible with environmental protection.
- Workshops on wildlife regulations.
- Educational campaigns and actions against illegal species trafficking.
Minister Miralles emphasized that the project demonstrates how the articulation between State and private sector can protect Amazonian biodiversity, recover vulnerable species, and generate employment for local communities.
Works for Taxes in Loreto
The dynamism of the OxI mechanism was evident in Loreto during 2025:
- The Regional Government awarded projects for more than S/283 million, quadrupling what was recorded in 2024.
- The regional portfolio has 47 prioritized investments for more than S/1,805 million.
- Loreto has a Maximum Annual Capacity Cap (TCMA) exceeding S/2,575 million.
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- S/1,883 million corresponds to the regional government.
- S/669 million to local governments.
- S/22 million to public universities.
This performance was supported by the technical advice of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and ProInversión, which allowed for better structuring of the project portfolio.
Environmental and Social Impact
The taricaya conservation project is presented as a model of responsible and inclusive development, with real impact in the Amazonian territory. By integrating public resources and strategic alliances with the private sector, it seeks to articulate:
- Economic development.
- Environmental sustainability.
- Improvement of community quality of life.
The release of 420,000 taricaya turtles in Loreto not only represents progress in the recovery of an emblematic species of the Amazon but also an example of how innovative financial mechanisms, such as Works for Taxes, can become effective tools for conserving biodiversity and promoting local development.
