Who we are
Pumamaqui
In Kichwa, Pumamaqui means “puma’s hand,” a name given to a tree endemic to Ecuador. This tree is found in the habitat of these majestic felines and holds great value for the communities that live in harmony with these territories.
Our foundation evokes the meaning of the Pumamaqui. Inspired by this species, our work is rooted in conserving the natural wealth of ecosystems and preserving the cultural legacy of the people who inhabit them, recognizing the interdependence between nature and culture. We strive to strengthen this symbiosis and build a future where both exist in harmony.
What we do?
- We drive initiatives that conserve and protect the environment with an approach that empowers Indigenous peoples, communities, and collectives, promoting inclusive environmental governance that guarantees their rights.
- We create holistic solutions that consider the environment, economy, society, culture, and science.
How we do it?
- Proposing sustainable and long-term environmental governance models.
- Strengthening dialogue between traditional-local and scientific-technical knowledge to address the challenges of climate change and build a sustainable future.
- Building alternative production-economic models that promote a sustainable relationship between people and their environment, and improve their quality of life.
Our view
- We work for the respect of the rights of nature, peoples, and communities.
- We are convinced that access to nature and its ecosystem services should be equitable for all human beings.
- We believe it is urgent to contribute to ensuring that the rights of nature and human beings are respected and protected through sustainable and long-term coexistence models.
