Potencial Bioeconómico y Uso de la Biodiversidad en Comunidades Ribereñas de la Cuenca Media del Río Nanay, Amazonía Peruana
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The bioeconomy has been proposed as an alternative approach to promote sustainable development in megadiverse regions such as the Amazon, where rural livelihoods depend directly on the use of biodiversity. This study analyzes the bioeconomic potential associated with the use of wild and cultivated species in the riparian forests of the middle Nanay River basin, located in the Peruvian Amazon. In 2022, open-ended surveys and in situ observations were conducted in nine riparian communities, interviewing at least 20% of the population in each community. A total of 91 wild species used for food, medicinal, construction, artisanal, and energy purposes were recorded, as well as 26 cultivated species primarily intended to support food security. The results reveal a high dependence on local forest and agricultural resources, as well as risks associated with unsustainable extraction practices. Based on these findings, the study discusses the potential for implementing a pilot bioeconomy and circular economy model aimed at the integrated use of biodiversity and agricultural residues, with the objective of strengthening local livelihoods and contributing to the conservation of riparian ecosystems.
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204068129