Chandia Na'en project

EcuadorIndigenous
Written By The Savimbo Project

The Chandia Na'en site is the Cofan nation in the Ecuadorian Tropical Andean biodiversity hotspot. This site has approximately 30 families and is a traditional community, using modern high-tech tools to protect and preserve their forest against illegal mining and logging incursions.

The Cofán are a proud and strong nation that has preserved their cultural heritage, rare languages, and intact jungle despite intense surrounding economic pressure. We’re very happy to be partnered with them and their youth which are climate activists par excellence.

 
 

Growers

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Chandia Na’en Community
Equity, Biodiversity
Chandia Na’en Community
Equity, Biodiversity

Claudino encourages his community to balance farming and wood harvesting, a practice passed down through generations.

Equity, Biodiversity
Claudino’s artisania
Equity, Artisan
Claudino’s artisania
Equity, Artisan

Traditional Cofán jewelry from the Chandia Na'en women's collective.

Equity, Artisan

Outcomes

Our projects are all focused on preserving or extending intact ecosystems. Ecosystems which generate and maintain abundant food, animal life, and natural capital for the people who live in them, and for the planet. Here’s a data dashboard for the results from the Chandia Na’en project.

 

Ecotourism experiences

The Chandia Na'en site is enrolled in our ecotourism program and offers a deep jungle experience package.

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Biodiversity monitoring
Biodiversity, Ecology, Athletic
Biodiversity monitoring
Biodiversity, Ecology, Athletic

Come put out a video camera, track, and categorize a species from a jungle hike.

Biodiversity, Ecology, Athletic
Extreme hiking
Biodiversity, Ecology, Athletic
Extreme hiking
Biodiversity, Ecology, Athletic

Our biodiversity experts are some of the toughest people on the planet. For endurance athletes and fitness buffs!

Biodiversity, Ecology, Athletic
Traditional Cofan culture
Culture, Cuisine
Traditional Cofan culture
Culture, Cuisine

Our friends the Cofán are willing to share cultural experiences and traditional lifestyles with respectful visitors.

Culture, Cuisine

Visit our ecotourism page to book a visit to this site. This is a deep jungle site and visitors must pass a screening interview and ideally a visit to the Villagarzón site prior to receiving approval to travel here.

 

Publicity

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Take the road less traveled. We do. 🐆 #Cofán #Ecuador
Take the road less traveled. We do. 🐆 #Cofán #Ecuador

Take the road less traveled. We do. 🐆 #Cofán #Ecuador

Take the road less traveled. We do. 🐆 #Cofán #Ecuador #Savimbo has a front-row seat to popular hiking trails! 🐆

Chandia Na'en is the coolest
Chandia Na'en is the coolest

The Indigenous Cofán community of Chandia Na'en has the coolest biodiversity project.

The Indigenous Cofán community of Chandia Na'en has the coolest biodiversity project. They were featured by the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity at COP16 for innovation and quality in the biodiversity market, meeting important targets for the Global Biodiversity Framework!

🐾 Every one of their credits is a direct representation of a climate action in the real world. With your support, we help preserve the homes of jaguars, toucans, and many more. Be part of the change now. 🌍

The Savimbo Project

The Savimbo Project creates, certifies, and sells fair-trade carbon offsets.

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