Crew+ Champions Journal: Jorge Jaen In the story of the GEF CReW+ project and the Guna Yala community, we see a vivid illustration of change, challenge, and the continuous journey towards a sustainable future. It's a tale of a community standing at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, equipped with tools forged from their own heritage and new learnings.
In the heart of Panama, the GEF CReW+ project unfolds its story in the Guna Yala[1] indigenous territory, where the Guna people govern their coastal lands with deep-rooted traditions and a profound connection to nature. This project, however, is not just a conservation effort; it's a narrative of adaptation, collaboration, and resilience facing the Guna community as they prepare to transition from their island home of Carti Sugdupu to the mainland settlement of Isberyala.
The move from Carti Sugdupu Island, a small, water-bound locale, to Isberyala, nestled in a wooded area on the mainland, represents a monumental shift in the community's way of life. This change encompasses not only a new physical environment but also new challenges and opportunities in managing their resources, particularly water and land. The project's aim is to ease this transition while respecting and integrating the Guna worldview into every aspect of community planning and environmental management.
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[1] The Guna people, also known as Kuna or Guna Yala, are an indigenous group primarily inhabiting the Guna Yala region along the Caribbean coast of Panama. This area, formerly known as the San Blas Archipelago, consists of a narrow strip of land along the mainland and an archipelago of around 365 islands. The Guna people are renowned for their strong cultural identity, vibrant traditional clothing, and their autonomous political structure.
