Asociación ANDES

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
2026-06-17
Highlighting the importance of caring for the land, protecting water sources, and supporting communities as they adapt to drought and climate change

World Environment Day
2026-06-05
Encouraging action to protect ecosystems, restore landscapes, and support sustainable ways of living in harmony with nature

International Potato Day
2026-05-30
Join us for a celebration of Peru’s most important crop at the Potato Park on Saturday, May 30!
Location: Community of Amaru – Pisac – Cusco
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Peak to Peak: Working together for mountain peoples and environments
2025-12-11
International Mountain Day
11 December: International Mountain Day 2025

Peak to Peak: Working together for mountain peoples and environments
2025-12-10
Mountain Partnership member Balipara Foundation will convene the 13th edition of the Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum on 10–11 December 2025 in Guwahati, Assam, India. The two-day event will gather participants in person and feature plenary sessions, roundtables, exhibitions and community-led showcases.
10 December: 13th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum 2025: The future of the Third Pole and the Himsagar.

Peak to Peak: Working together for mountain peoples and environments
2025-12-06
Mountain Partnership member Balipara Foundation will convene the 13th edition of the Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum on 10–11 December 2025 in Guwahati, Assam, India. The two-day event will gather participants in person and feature plenary sessions, roundtables, exhibitions and community-led showcases.
11 December: International Mountain Day 2025

From the Potato Park to a Global Network: Indigenous Territories Protecting Seed Diversity
2025-11-24 18:15 - 19:30 (America/Lima)
This side event showcases community-led approaches to implementing the Treaty’s core articles on in-situ conservation and the realization of Farmers’ Rights. Anchored in Peru’s globally recognized Potato Park, experts will demonstrate how Biocultural Heritage Territories function as effective systems for safeguarding crop genetic resources and food sovereignty in centers of diversity and origin. The session will illustrate the successful scaling of this framework through the International Network of Mountain Indigenous Peoples (INMIP), with examples from Peru, China, Kenya and Tajikistan. The event will present concrete policy recommendations for the Governing Body, derived from a pre-GB11 workshop in Cusco. These recommendations will highlight how supportive national legal instruments, such as Peru’s Law on Agrobiodiversity Zones, can secure and strengthen the vital contributions of Biocultural Heritage Territories to the Treaty’s objectives. Read more: https://www.fao.org/plant-treaty/eleventh-governing-body/list-of-side-events-gb11/en

Workshop: Climbing Biocultural Heritage Territories as Agrobiodiversity Zones
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-20
This meeting was not a conventional workshop, but rather a exchange of knowledge: a meeting point to weave knowledge and strengthen alliances. Over three days, we immersed ourselves in a deep and practical dialogue on how Biocultural Heritage Territories (TPBC), formalized as Agrobiodiversity Zones (ZABD), are at the forefront of rights-based conservation and food sovereignty in the Andes. Inspired by the journey of the Potato Park, our goal was to co-create a roadmap so that more communities can protect their landscapes, culture, and ways of life. Each session was designed to be a space for mutual learning, where community experience takes center stage and dialogue with academics and policymakers serves as a bridge to action.

UNFCCC COP 30 - SIDE-EVENT “The Need to Recognise Environmental Defenders in the UNFCCC Process - Voices from Latin America”
2025-11-14 16:45 - 18:15
We discuss (1) the role of environmental defenders in climate action, biocultural diversity and human rights protection in
Colombia, Peru and beyond; (2) challenges they face including mining, floods, forest fires, drought or carbon piracy; and
(3) gaps of their recognition in the UNFCCC process.

International Day of Indigenous Peoples
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00
International Day of Indigenous Peoples celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of indigenous peoples worldwide. It raises awareness about the challenges they face, such as the preservation of their lands, rights, and languages, and promotes the protection of their cultural heritage and rights.

Day of the Pachamama
2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00
The Day of the Pachamama honors the Andean goddess of the Earth and fertility, Pachamama. It is a traditional festival where people give thanks to Pachamama for providing life, food, and protection, often offering symbolic gifts or food to the earth as a form of gratitude and respect. The celebration emphasizes the connection between humans and nature, particularly in indigenous Andean cultures.

Independence Day Peru
2025-07-28 08:00 - 17:00
Independence Day in Peru is celebrated on July 28 and marks the country’s independence from Spanish rule in 1821. It is a national holiday featuring parades, military displays, and cultural events. The following day, July 29th celebrates establishment of the Republic of Perú. Together these two days are called Las Fiestas Patrias and are by far the most important national holidays in Peru.

Inti Raymi
2025-06-24 08:00 - 17:00
Inti Raymi is an ancient Incan festival celebrated on June 24 to honor the Sun God, Inti. It marks the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere and the start of a new year in the Inca calendar. Traditionally held in Cusco, Peru, it symbolizes gratitude for the sun’s energy and requests for a good harvest. The modern celebration includes vibrant reenactments of rituals, dances, and parades, preserving the cultural heritage of the Andean people.
