A special encounter in the Bolivian Amazon
During our time in the Bolivian Amazon, we had the unexpected pleasure of meeting Dr. Ricardo Godoy, one of the anthropologists who has worked the longest with the Tsimane’ people. For decades, his research has provided invaluable insights into the social transformations experienced by Tsimane’ communities over the last three decades. Spending time together was […]
PI of the IEK-CHANGES Project Visits the Team in the Bolivian Amazon
Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, Principal Investigator of the IEK-CHANGES project, recently visited the team in the Bolivian Amazon. His visit was an opportunity to assess the progress of the ongoing fieldwork, meet with all team members on the ground, and provide support during this critical phase of the project. Drawing on over a decade of experience conducting […]
Field Course on Tropical Botany with Professor Mónica Moraes
We had the immense privilege of being joined in the field by Professor Mónica Moraes, from the Herbario Nacional de Bolivia, for a two-day field course on tropical botany. Held within the breathtaking landscapes of the Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands and Madidi National Park, the course offered an extraordinary opportunity to learn […]
Visiting the Petroglyphs of San Miguel del Bala
The IEK-CHANGES team had the unique opportunity to visit the ancient petroglyphs of San Miguel del Bala, located within the Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve and Communal Lands. This visit held deep symbolic significance for our team, as the project seeks to engage with both the material and immaterial cultural heritage of Amazonian Indigenous communities. Standing […]
Visit to the Estación Biológica del Beni
The IEK-CHANGES team visited the Director of the Estación Biológica del Beni, Rolando Sánchez de la Vega, to explore possibilities for collaboration and joint work in the region. The Estación Biológica del Beni, a biosphere reserve in the Bolivian Amazon, is home to several Tsimane’ communities that the team will be visiting as part of […]
Research Authorization Granted by the Gran Consejo Tsimane’
We are deeply honoured to share that the Gran Consejo Tsimane’, the legitimate political organization representing the Tsimane’ people, has granted us authorization to carry out our research within the Tsimane’ Territory. We are especially grateful to the President of the Gran Consejo, Maguin Gutiérrez, for warmly receiving us and engaging in an insightful conversation […]
First journey into the Tsimane’ Territory
The IEK-CHANGES team embarks on their first journey into the Tsimane’ Territory. This trip marks a very special beginning. As they glide through the waters of the Maniqui (this living, breathing river that threads together worlds!!!) they are not just traveling into Tsimane’ Territory, but into a profoundly rich lifeworld, shaped by generations of knowledge […]
Congratulations to Alexandra Konieczny on Her Outstanding Master’s Thesis Defense
We are thrilled to share that Alexandra Konieczny has successfully defended her Master’s thesis, developed within the framework of the IEK-CHANGES project. A student in the MSc programme in Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Alexandra presented her thesis entitled “A Comprehensive Assessment of Palm (Arecaceae) Uses […]
Visit to the Herbario Nacional de Bolivia
The IEK-CHANGES team visited the Herbario Nacional de Bolivia to meet with our research partners and begin planning the practical aspects of botanical specimen collection. This visit marked an important step in laying the foundations for our ongoing collaboration with the Herbarium. We are especially grateful to Professor Mónica Moraes for guiding us through the […]
IEK-CHANGES Team Arrives in Bolivia
The IEK-CHANGES team has landed in Bolivia! Over the coming days, they will be based in La Paz, where they will meet with our research partners at Bolivia’s National Herbarium, and finalize the logistics for the next phase of fieldwork. Once preparations are complete, they will head to the Bolivian Amazon to begin our on-the-ground […]
