About us

Based on the law, we protect nature and the people who protect and depend on it. We are more resilient when we live in a healthy environment and when citizens are actively engaged in its defense.

SPDA

OUR HISTORY

In the Spring of 1986, a group of students joined together to realize a project for change: to establish the first environmental law organization in Peru. Based on this commitment to tackle the core problems of the country through far-reaching solutions, the Peruvian Society for Environmental Law (SPDA) was born.

Throughout these years and based on collaborative, cutting-edge work, we have promoted several actions: supporting the processes for the formulation of the Environmental and Natural Resources Code (1990), and the creation of the Environment National Council (1994) and the Ministry of the Environment (2008). 

The dream continues to grow. Currently, we have a multidisciplinary team, a presence in most regions of the country, more than 200 alliances with international organizations, and agreements with more than 50 national grassroots organizations, as well as public and private entities. There are more than three generations that have passed through SPDA with the same vision: to build the Peru we want.

OUR APPROACHES

Our work is based on human development,
intercultural, intergenerational
and gender approaches.

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Environmental policies We are a research and training center that provides evidence-based solutions for the ongoing development of our environmental rights.
Strategic litigation We promote and provide legal assistance in emblematic cases to defend the public interest and the realization of our environmental rights.
Active citizenship We facilitate citizen involvement in conservation and raise awareness of issues of public concern.
Work from the territory We co-design solutions with grassroots organizations that celebrate diversity. We are present in different regions of Peru, working hand in hand with the authorities and the local population.
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Work from the territory

OUR ACTIONS

We defend nature and the people who depend on it

We promote public policies at the national level based on our work with local allies in various regions of Peru and the debate in international spaces.
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PERÚ

ECUADOR


PERÚ

LORETO


Calle Nauta 331, Iquitos

atello@spda.org.pe
(065) 221-972
PERÚ

LIMA


Prolongación Arenales 437 Lima 27

icalle@spda.org.pe
(511) 612 4700
PERÚ

MADRE DE DIOS

Nombre de Oficina
Fonavi F-19 (Jirón San Martín y Pasaje 12 de Septiembre) Puerto Maldonado Madre de Dios

lrios@spda.org.pe
(082) 572925

OUR TEAM

A committed and diverse team

Our team is formed by experts who promote and pursue a sustainable development from their respective areas of expertise.

TEAM

COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
SPDA

Jimmy Carrillo Saavedra

Transversal Unit Manager

PROFILE
CONSERVING BY NATURE
We support voluntary conservation initiatives, we promote more sustainable lifestyles, and engage ever more people in strategic actions contributing to the care of nature.
SPDA

Carolina Butrich Schwartzmann

Initiative Manager

PROFILE
SPDA

Cristian Díaz Valladares

Communications Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Francisco Meléndez de la Cruz

Campaign Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Ernesto Bustamante

Project Management Coordinator

PROFILE
FORESTS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROGRAM
We promote the value and comprehensive use of the forests, forest resources, forest lands, wildlife and services of the forest ecosystems to create development opportunities for Peruvians.
SPDA

José Luis Capella Vargas

Program Director

PROFILE
SPDA

Ximena Mejia Castro

Communications Coordinator

PROFILE
EXECUTIVE BOARD
SPDA

Isabel Calle Valladares

Executive Director

PROFILE
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE PROGRAM
We prompt public policies and legal tools that improve the environmental management and institutions in Peru with a cross-sectoral and decentralization approach in order to guarantee a sustainable development and the defense of the environmental human rights.
SPDA

Carol Mora Paniagua

Program Director

PROFILE
SPDA

Wendy Ancieta

Legal Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Fátima Contreras Tellez

Project Management Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Liliam Timaná Lanfranco

Communications Coordinator

PROFILE
BIODIVERSITY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PROGRAM
We work for the inclusion of biodiversity conservation actions within the framework of the sustainable development in Peru for an economic and social growth which is inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
SPDA

Silvana Baldovino Beas

Program Director

PROFILE
SPDA

Katherine Sanchez Lozano

Legal Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Melissa Sánchez

Project Management Coordinator

PROFILE
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Diego Coll

Communications Coordinator

PROFILE
MARINE GOVERNANCE PROGRAM
We contribute to the conservation of marine ecosystems and the sustainability of fisheries through policy reforms, the capacity building for an effective management of marine resources of key actors and the active engagement of citizens and the private sector.
SPDA

Jimpson Dávila

Thematic Unit Manager

PROFILE
SPDA

Jessica Hidalgo Florindez

Por la Pesca Project Director

PROFILE
SPDA

Jean Pierre Araujo Meloni

Legal Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Percy Grandez Barrón

Legal Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Jackeline Reyes Infantes

Communications Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Pamela Loli Soto

Communications Coordinator

PROFILE
SPDA

Ernesto Bustamante

Project Management Coordinator

PROFILE

REGIONAL OFFICES

MADRE DE DIOS OFFICE
SPDA

Luisa Rios Romero

Regional Coordinator

PROFILE
LORETO OFFICE
SPDA

Andrea Fiorela Tello Meza

Regional Coordinator

PROFILE

DIRECTIVE COUNCIL

OUR PARTNERS

Together we go further

In our 37 years of existence, we have established strategic alliances with more than 130 international organizations. There are currently more than 20 foundations that trust SPDA for the effectiveness of our work and the transparent management of funds. We have active agreements with more than 30 civil society organizations and more than 30 public institutions.
FINANCING ORGANIZATIONS

Support from these organizations strengthen our conservation work:

– Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
– Fidelity Charitable
– Fondation Ensemble
– Forest Trend Association
– Fondation Stahelin
– Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
– Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
– Help Perú
– IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands (IUCN NL)
– New England Biolabs Foundation
– MacKenzie Scott
– Save the Children International
– Oceankind
– Silicon Valley Community Foundation
– Sociedad Alemana para la Cooperación Internacional (GIZ)
– The Blue Action Fund
– The International Fund For Animal Welfare
– The New Venture Fund
– The Tenure Facility
– U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
– US Forest Service
– Walton Family Foundation
– World Animal Protection

AGREEMENTS

We have signed various strategic agreements that enhance our actions.

– Regional Government of Amazonas
– Regional Government of Cusco
– Regional Government of Loreto
– Regional Government of Madre de Dios
– Regional Government of Piura
– Regional Government of San Martin
– Regional Government of Ucayali
– Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego
– Ministerio del Ambiente
– Ministerio de Cultura
– Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos
– Ministerio de la Producción PRODUCE
– Ministerio Público – Fiscalía de la Nación
– Organismo de Supervisión de los Recursos Forestales y de Fauna Silvestre – Osinfor
– Poder Judicial del Perú
– Servicio Nacional de Certificación Ambiental para las Inversiones Sostenibles – Senace
– Servicio Nacional Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre – Serfor
– Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado – Sernanp
– Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza de Amazonas
– Gerencia Regional de Desarrollo Productivo de Lambayeque
– IMARPE

MEMBERSHIPS

We are members of prestigious networks and national and international partnerships.

– North Amazon Alliance – ANA
– AquaFondo – The Water Fund for Lima
– Interamerican Association for the Defense of the Environment (AIDA)
– Consortium for Economic and Social Research – CIES
– Forest Stewardship Council – FSC
– Foro Ciudades para la Vida
– Global Water Partnership
– Board of Trustees of the Tambopata National Reserve Management Committee
– Red Ambiental Peruana
– The Access Initiative
– Universidad Internacional de la Rioja en Mexico
– Universidad Científica del Sur – UCSUR
– International Union for Conservation of Nature – IUCN
– Wyss Academy for Nature
– Institute of Nature, Earth and Energy (INTE-PUCP)

POLICIES

Learn about our approaches

To change patterns in society we have to start at home. Here you can find the policies that ground and guide each of our actions.
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SPDA
 Gender and Sexual Diversity Approach It expresses SPDA’s commitment under the principles of equality and respect, seeking to eradicate all forms of discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation, and to establish respectful practices for human rights.

Available for download in Spanish.
SPDA
 Response to Complaints Approach It establishes an efficient mechanism to receive, channel, and manage complaints from workers, volunteers, consultants, providers, or external personnel regarding the failure to meet institutional policies.

Available for download in Spanish.
SPDA
 Environmental Sustainability Approach It expresses a comprehensive commitment to promote environmentally responsible practices in internal processes in order to reach institutional goals and to lead the way towards a sustainable development.

Available for download in Spanish.
SPDA
 Relationships with Indigenous Peoples Approach It promotes respect, confidence, and incorporating indigenous peoples’ rights and interests, considering their reality and their active participation in all institutional activities.

Available for download in Spanish.
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