Jaime is a distinguished expert in sustainable development, bringing extensive experience to hiswork in Peru and beyond. He earned his first degree in Plant Sciences from the University ofCalifornia, Davis, and completed his graduate studies in Scotland and Peru, building a strongacademic foundation in global environmental and agricultural disciplines. With training in variousfields, including agronomy Read More
Luis has had a distinguished career in leadership roles across Peru. He is a principal professor at theNational University of the Peruvian Amazon and holds a doctorate in biology. Luis earned his biologydegree from the National University of Trujillo, followed by a Master of Science from the Universitof Southern Illinois, and a Doctorate in Environmental Read More
When she founded Plant Your Future, at the same time Jenny also set-up its sister operationalorganisation in Peru. Jenny is the founder of Planta tu Futuro and has a passion for community-based agroforestry and working at the grassroots level.For full reference, please see Trustee bio below.
Will is an experienced Geography educator with a focus on sustainability and the connectionsbetween land use, climate change, and local communities. He holds a Geography degree fromNottingham University and a PGCE from Cambridge University. In his role as Head of Digital Learning, Will has extensive experience in using technology to enhance educational management,accessibility, and student Read More
We are proud to share that Jenny Henman, founder and chairman of Plant Your Future, was recently quoted in a Carbon Pulse article discussing the ongoing challenges around ensuring high integrity in nature-based carbon credits. The article highlights the need for reform in carbon credit standards and addresses critical issues such as transparency and fair benefit-sharing. Jenny Henman, alongside Adam Gibbon of Read More
Planta Tu Futuro está creciendo y buscamos un Especialista en Relaciones Comunitarias para impulsar nuestro proyecto en la Amazonía . Si te apasiona trabajar con comunidades rurales y apoyar a pequeños agricultores en la regeneración de suelos y medios de vida, ¡te necesitamos! Este es un rol clave para fortalecer lazos con los agricultores locales, quienes son el Read More
Yesterday, we were honoured to welcome Dr. Luis Campos Baca, our esteemed Board Member at Planta tu Futuro, to our agroforestry systems in Loreto. Dr. Campos Baca visited smallholder farmers and explored our thriving agroforestry systems, featuring a mix of native trees, timber species, cocoa, and guaba. He also had the opportunity to present Read More
What does it take to spark a paradigm shift in the Peruvian Amazon, moving away from destructive ranching towards regenerative silvopasture and agroforestry? At the heart of this transformation lies the need for a workforce ready to embrace the opportunities of the green economy. Last Friday, we took a significant step towards this vision by Read More
Recently, Plant Your Future engaged in a knowledge exchange program that took its staff from Ucayali to Madre de Dios. This initiative, funded by the Old Dart Foundation through the Open University, aimed to facilitate learning and collaboration between different regions. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Lucy Dablin and the Open University for Read More
Organization: Plant Your Future Location: Peruvian Amazon (Ucayali) Duration: 2 to 3 months (late July – mid October) Languages Required: Spanish and English Application Deadline: 12th July 2024 About Plant Your Future Plant Your Future is an NGO dedicated to reforestation and sustainable agriculture in the Peruvian Amazon working with smallholder farmers. We empower local communities by providing them with Read More