Local indigenous leader benefits from carbon design forum in Peru

Nicholas Cyril (centre) participating in a panel discussion
Nicholas Cyril (centre) participating in a panel discussion

The South Rupununi Conservation Society’s Senior Ranger Nicholas Cyril recently travelled to Peru where he along with other participants shared their knowledge on community approaches for the design of carbon projects.

According to a post on the South Rupununi Conservation Society’s Facebook page, Cyril was one of many indigenous leaders from communities across South America who participated in the programme.

Nicholas Cyril hands over a document
to a traditionally dressed official

It noted that his participation was a great opportunity for him to learn about the experiences and lessons learnt from other communities that he can now share with the Rupununi and Guyana at large.

Cyril’s participation was made possible through sponsorship from Conservation International Guyana, Conservación Internacional Perú, the BHP Foundation and the Pollination Foundation, the post said.