Co-creating the future of forests with governments

In a regional context where forest protection requires long-term vision and shared solutions, the FSC and Peru’s National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP)  have taken a decisive step to strengthen the sustainable management of forest-based Protected Natural Areas in the country. This joint work is part of the Natural Heritage of Peru initiative.

During the event Where are we now? Where are we going?, both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that reflects co-creation between public institutions and global standards. The event also marked the participation of José Tagle, FSC’s newly appointed Interim Regional Director for Latin America, reinforcing FSC’s renewed leadership and commitment to public-sector collaboration in the region.

The agreement will promote FSC certification processes aligned with international standards, strengthen technical capacities, and advance ecosystem services in five Protected Natural Areas: Alto Purús, Pacaya Samiria, Manu, Bahuaja Sonene, and Yaguas, together representing more than 8 million hectares of high conservation value forests.

This agreement reaffirms FSC’s commitment to working hand in hand with governments to strengthen responsible forest management. Peru has made important progress in environmental governance, and this collaboration shows how strategic partnerships can accelerate conservation while delivering lasting environmental and social benefits.

José Tagle, Interim Regional Director for Latin America

The MoU was signed at a moment of sustained regional momentum for FSC. By Q4 2025, FSC-certified forest management in Latin America grew by an additional 400,000 hectares between October and November, mainly in Bolivia, Brazil, and Mexico, highlighting the role of FSC as a scalable tool for governments seeking to align conservation, governance, and sustainable development.

At FSC, we believe the future of forests is built collaboratively, demonstrating that well-managed conservation can support with climate resilience, people’s wellbeing, and local economic development.