Chapter V. Weaving knowledge and paths : International cooperation with the Ticuna Nation

Currently, concern about the destruction and damage caused to the environment and the effects that these actions have within territories and communities has been growing rapidly. In this regard, it is important to see the relationship between this global problem and indigenous communities, as it allows us to look at the experiences they have had in mitigating these effects, as well as the knowledge that different ethnic groups have in overcoming or reducing this impact. It is imperative to recognize how indigenous populations have ancestral experience—through their knowledge and willingness—to transfer the knowledge they have acquired to new generations, in a way that allows for sustainable and adaptive resource management. It is significant to see the different impacts—positive or negative—that the implementation of different policies has had on environmental, social, cultural, economic, and health aspects, adopted by countries and global organizations, as there is still a long way to go. The following text addresses the various existing means of international cooperation, laws, and experiences of different cooperation models, as well as the aspects to consider for establishing or strengthening this relationship with the Ticuna people, and well as possible lines of action to be considered among the peoples.