Amazon Research Internacional

What Amazon Research Internacional does

Amazon Research Internacional (ARI) is a Peru-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Lima that regenerates Amazonian biodiversity by integrating modern science with Indigenous traditional knowledge. The organization operates four interconnected programs: Stingless Bees (flagship, spanning species mapping, pollinator conservation, and Indigenous-led beekeeping across Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador), Rights of Nature (legal advocacy that produced Peru's Law 32235 and the world's first municipal rights for insects), Medicinal Gardens (ecological restoration across Loreto, Ucayali, Junín, and Cuzco with 8,000 native plants), and EDGE Species (camera-trap monitoring of endangered wildlife in the Reserva Comunal Ashaninka). It serves 25+ Indigenous communities including Ashaninka, Kukama-Kukamiria, Shipibo-Konibo, and Ese Ejja, alongside individual donors, university researchers, and foundation partners.

The underlying technology stack centers on a permanent camera-trap monitoring network for wildlife biodiversity documentation, species mapping and ecological research methodologies, chemical analysis of stingless bee honey and propolis, and a biocultural documentation model combining Indigenous knowledge with modern science. Key proprietary capabilities include the first permanent camera-trap network in Reserva Comunal Ashaninka, a proposed Pan-Amazon stingless bee conservation corridor targeting 200,000+ hectares, a biocultural six-part restoration model, and the Rights of Nature legal framework pioneered for insects.

ARI's business model is structured as a donation-driven nonprofit with four revenue streams: individual donations (one-time and monthly, processed in USD and PEN via PayPal with US tax-deductible giving through a 501(c)(3) fiscal partner), symbolic adoption programs (native hives, rational hives, medicinal trees, camera traps with variable donor-chosen amounts), publication sales (2025 Meliponiculture Technical Manual in four languages), and institutional partnerships with universities, foundations, and government agencies. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the website, amplified through earned media coverage in National Geographic, BBC, CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Smithsonian Magazine.

Name

Amazon Research Internacional

Legal name

Amazon Research Internacional

Website

https://amazonresearch.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amazon Research Internacional is a Peru-based nonprofit that integrates modern science with Indigenous traditional knowledge to conserve Amazonian biodiversity through four programs: Stingless Bees, Rights of Nature, Medicinal Gardens, and EDGE Species, serving 25+ Indigenous communities, individual donors, and institutional partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Apiculture (11291), Apiculture (112910)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bee Health Management & Treatments (Mite/Disease Control Products & Services) (AFAEAHAK), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE), Organic Apiculture (Beekeeping) (AFAEAMAG)

Keywords

• Amazon biodiversity conservation
• Stingless bee protection
• Indigenous land stewardship
• Rights of nature advocacy
• Biocultural research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters, processed through PayPal in Peru. For US donors, tax-deductible giving is available through the organization's 501(c)(3) fiscal partner. Donations can be dedicated to specific programs or the general fund.
2. Symbolic Adoption Programs: Symbolic adoption of native hives (wild tree-nesting colonies), rational hives (managed wooden boxes), medicinal trees, and camera traps. These programs fund specific conservation activities while providing donors with digital certificates, photos, updates, and community stories.
3. Publication Sales: Sales of the 2025 Meliponiculture Technical Manual in digital or print format, available in Spanish, English, Ashaninka, and Kukama languages. Proceeds fund the next print run for Indigenous communities.
4. Institutional Partnerships: Partnerships with universities, foundations, and government agencies for research collaborations, capacity-building programs, and conservation initiatives that may include grant funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amazon Research Internacional is a Peru-based nonprofit that conserves Amazonian biodiversity by combining modern science with Indigenous traditional knowledge across four programs: Stingless Bees (flagship species mapping, honey analysis, and Indigenous-led beekeeping), Rights of Nature (legal advocacy including Peru's Law 32235 and the world's first insect rights laws), Medicinal Gardens (biocultural restoration with native medicinal plants), and EDGE Species (camera-trap biodiversity monitoring). The organization funds this work through individual donations, symbolic adoption programs for hives/trees/camera traps, multilingual publication sales, and institutional partnerships, with field operations in Peru and Bolivia and expansion to Colombia and Ecuador.

Product overview

Amazon Research Internacional (ARI) operates four interconnected conservation programs as a nonprofit organization: the Stingless Bees Program (with symbolic hive adoptions for 6 bee species), Rights of Nature Program (legal advocacy), Medicinal Gardens Program (with symbolic tree adoptions), and EDGE Species Program (with camera trap sponsorship). Supporting offerings include the 2025 Stingless Beekeeping Manual in 4 languages and various symbolic adoption/sponsorship programs enabling public participation in Amazon conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stingless Bees Program Flagship conservation program combining species mapping, pollinator conservation, rainforest regeneration, sustainable livelihoods, and policy advocacy for Amazonian stingless bees across Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. Includes Las Meliponicultoras, the first training program for female-led beekeeping in Peru, and offers symbolic hive adoptions for six stingless bee species.
• Rights of Nature Program Legal and ethical framework program that recognizes ecosystems and species as entities with intrinsic value and the right to exist, regenerate, and thrive. Spearheaded Peru's Law 32235 and the world's first insect Rights of Nature declarations for stingless bees, and trains Indigenous leaders in Rights of Nature advocacy.
• Medicinal Gardens Program Indigenous-led model for ecological restoration, traditional medicine, and intergenerational knowledge renewal through community medicinal gardens with native species including sangre de grado, camu camu, achiote, barbasco, ayahuasca, and mucura. Includes symbolic tree adoption options for donors.
• EDGE Species Program Camera-trap monitoring program for Evolutionarily Distinct, Globally Endangered species including lowland tapirs, giant armadillos, jaguars, and Andean bears. Operated by Ashaninka park rangers and youth in Reserva Comunal Ashaninka within the Avireri-Vraem Biosphere Reserve. Includes symbolic camera trap sponsorship for donors.
• Meliponiculture Technical Manual 2025 Edition 2025 Stingless Beekeeping Technical Manual combining scientific knowledge and ancestral wisdom for protection of stingless bees and Amazonian ecosystems. Available in digital or print format in Spanish, English, Ashaninka, and Kukama languages. Available for purchase to consumers with proceeds funding print runs for Indigenous communities.
• Native Hive Adoption Symbolic adoption program for wild, tree-nesting stingless bee colonies (Scaptotrigona, Ronsapilla, Devil's Beard) supporting Kukama families who care for trees and hives in the Pacaya Samiria buffer zone. Donors receive plaque recognition, annual reports, photos/videos, and community stories.
• Rational Hive Adoption Symbolic adoption program for managed wooden-box stingless bee colonies (Ronsapilla, Angelita, Illota) supporting Indigenous beekeepers in sustainable honey production from community stingless bee sanctuaries. Includes adoption certificate and species information.
• Medicinal Tree Adoption Symbolic adoption program for medicinal tree species (Sangre de Grado, Achiote, Ayahuasca, Camu Camu, Barbasco, Mucura) supporting Indigenous communities protecting ancestral plant knowledge in the Pacaya Samiria buffer zone.
• Camera Trap Sponsorship Symbolic sponsorship program for camera traps monitoring wildlife in the Amazon. Supports installation and six-month monitoring by Ashaninka park rangers in the Avireri-Vraem Biosphere Reserve and Pacaya Samiria buffer zone. Includes certificate, footage updates, and field reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22M+ stingless bees protected across the Amazon
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Earth Law CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental advocacy NGO dedicated to legal protection of nature. Collaborates with Constanza Prieto, Javier Ruiz and Bastian Nuñez to advance conservation advocacy and Rights of Nature. Based in USA and Latin America.
• Bees for DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal charity promoting sustainable beekeeping to reduce poverty, strengthen resilient livelihoods, and protect biodiversity. Based in UK.
• Studio Bluegreen FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative foundation promoting environmental conservation through storytelling, media, and popular culture. Supports protection of underrepresented species and ecosystems.
• EcoAshaninkacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous organization representing Asháninka communities. Led by César Ramos (President), representing 25 Asháninka, Machiguenga, and Kakinte communities in the UNESCO Avireri-VRAEM Biosphere.
• Reserva Comunal Ashaninka (SERNANP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-management of Reserva Comunal Ashaninka inside the Biosphere Reserve of Avireri-Vraem with Ashaninka communities. Led by David Cárdenas (Director).
• Asociación de Meliponicultores de la Región LoretocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional association of stingless beekeepers in Loreto. Led by Stefanie Torres (President), driving conservation and beekeeping initiatives with focus on female empowerment.
• Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Peru)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian university collaborating on stingless bee research, including first chemical analysis of Peruvian stingless bee honey.
• Baldock Laboratory / Northumbria University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPollination services research in coffee systems, quantifying contribution of native pollinators to crop productivity and food security.
• Ramsey Laboratory / University of Colorado BouldercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBee health research investigating parasites and emerging threats while modelling impacts of climate change and habitat fragmentation on colony survival.
• Dr. César Delgado (IIAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific Researcher and Stingless Bee Expert at the Institute of Investigation of the Peruvian Amazon. Serves as scientific advisor, supporting beekeeping training and research.
• Dr. Elodie Freymann (Brown University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhD primatologist and science storyteller. Leads wildlife studies using camera traps in Ashaninka community and zoopharmacognosy research on animal self-medication behaviors.
• Callie Veelenturf (The Leatherback Project and For Nature)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of The Leatherback Project and For Nature. Supports ARI in identifying funding opportunities and advising on Rights of Nature and science-based conservation.
• Jorge Medina Gutierrez (Bolivia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeekeeper and liaison working with Ese Ejja communities in Bolivia, advancing stingless bee conservation and rainforest protection.
• Freya ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation strategist with experience across UK, Europe, and Canada. Supports ARI through strategy building and advocacy at COP and global forums.
• Kathryn Naherny (University of Colorado Boulder)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhD student conducting research on parasites in native stingless bees. Holds Bachelor's degree in Entomological Sciences from University of Florida.
• Dr. Fabien Schultz (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborator on biocultural medicine research, expanding investigation of bioactive molecules in honey and propolis.
• Jeanpierre MiranominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcological monitoring and carbon tracking partner for medicinal gardens, supporting biodiversity recovery and vegetation monitoring.
• Andrea ChávezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic collaborator with Shipibo communities supporting artistic expression, storytelling, and cultural documentation connected to medicinal plants.
• Peru Ministry of EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for policy advocacy and UN COP16 presentation. Co-produced film on stingless bees as flagship species for the Amazon basin.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bees for Development: UK-based global charity promoting sustainable beekeeping to reduce poverty and protect biodiversity. It is directly comparable to ARI because it is an existing ARI partner organization working on stingless bee and honey-bee livelihoods in tropical regions with similar Indigenous-community engagement and donor-funded models.
• The Leatherback Project: Conservation nonprofit founded by Callie Veelenturf, who is also a named ARI partner. Comparable due to overlapping leadership, similar small-NGO scale, focus on under-appreciated species, and engagement with Rights of Nature frameworks and science-based storytelling.
• Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF): US-based organization helping communities establish Rights of Nature legal frameworks. Highly comparable to ARI's Rights of Nature program because it operates in the same emerging legal niche and has supported similar municipal-level ecosystem-rights legislation globally.
• Pachamama Alliance: US-based nonprofit working with Indigenous Amazonian communities to protect the rainforest and preserve traditional ways of life. Comparable to ARI because of its shared model of partnering with Indigenous-led organizations, raising funds in the US for Amazon conservation, and combining cultural preservation with ecological programs.
• Amazon Watch: Nonprofit focused on protecting the Amazon rainforest and advancing Indigenous rights in partnership with Indigenous and environmental organizations. Comparable to ARI due to overlapping geography (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), Indigenous-led partnerships, and a similar advocacy-plus-grantmaking operating model.
• Earth Law Center: Environmental advocacy NGO dedicated to legal protection of nature through Rights of Nature frameworks. Directly comparable to ARI's Rights of Nature program because it is a named ARI partner and shares the same legal-advocacy approach to recognizing rights for ecosystems and species.

Others

• Mongabay: Leading environmental news platform that has covered ARI's stingless bee rights work. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in the same conservation-media landscape, amplifying the same issues but as a journalism outlet rather than a field operator.
• International Bee Research Association: UK-based organization supporting bee research worldwide through publications, conferences, and information services. Comparable to ARI as an adjacent knowledge and research node in the global beekeeping and pollinator-conservation ecosystem that ARI's stingless bee chemistry and mapping work contributes to.

Broad incumbents

• Wildlife Conservation Society: Major global NGO operating field conservation programs including wildlife monitoring via camera traps and EDGE-style species protection. Comparable to ARI's EDGE Species program and camera-trap network, but as a much larger incumbent serving a broader geographic portfolio.
• Conservation International: Large international conservation NGO operating across the Amazon basin with significant grantmaking capacity. Comparable to ARI as a broader incumbent in the same Amazon-conservation space with overlapping program areas (biodiversity, Indigenous partnerships, policy) but vastly larger scale and a more diversified global portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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