In an Andean region of Peru, called Ayacucho, indigenous

families have recover their nutritious and medical

biodiversity heritage.

 After every harvest community members share the results in

public spaces such us festivals and fairs.

KNOWLEDGE, ART AND

INDIGENOUS WOMEN

 Yanesha women recover the Knowledge of their ancestors by

preserving multicolor native cotton seeds and use it in arts
and crafts in the Peruvian Selva Central.

 The use of cotton has decreased over the years owing to

competition from synthetic products, which are cheaper, the
progressive deforestation of the land and climate change.

 Many forest species that provide dyes are becoming harder

and harder to find; the search for them may involve hours or
even days of exploration deep into the forest.

 Creativity and innovation have led nowadays to the

craftswomens seeking and trying out new natural colorants.
Now there are 350 recovered dyestuff species.

 This heritage, together with an iconography that has profund

magical-religious significance, makes yanesha art one of the
most important of the Amazonia peoples.

 The yanesha craftswomen have been displaying their textile

creations based on traditional knowledge at local and national
fairs.

 The use of these Knowledge and techniques are examples

that can be replicated in a climate change context and have
also proven to guaranteed income for indigenous families.

 Green Climate Fund must consider initiatives such us these

for indigenous women.

SHAWI WOMEN AND THE

CHALLENGE OF FOOD SECURITY

 We need for the Green Climate Fund to consider in their lines

of financing initiatives to help indigenous women to ensure
food security.

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