In January 2026, I travelled deep into the Peruvian Amazon, along the Marañon River to the Indigenous Kukama-Kukamiria communities near Nauta in the Loreto region. The river was high and slow-moving, reflecting the vast canopy that still stands, but the pressure on this forest is constant. Illegal mining, logging, and land use change
Across the Peruvian Amazon, a quiet revolution is taking place—bringing together women, men, and youth, guided by ancestral knowledge, and powered by some of the rainforest’s smallest yet most essential inhabitants: stingless bees. While the program welcomes everyone, it has created a rare and transformative space for women to step into leadership roles in
Stingless bees always spark an interest during conversations. A honey producing bee which does not sting – what could be better! Bees for Development has started work with these incredible bees in partnership with Amazon Research Internacional. You can read more about the work and about Amazon Research Internacional here. Stingless bees on
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