World-first basic income trial boosts Indigenous livelihoods and Amazon rainforest protection
University of Bath
A world-first basic income trial in the Peruvian Amazon significantly improved the wellbeing, food security, and environmental stewardship of Indigenous communities. The pilot, which provided cash transfers alongside community-led training, demonstrated that unconditional financial support can enhance livelihoods while protecting the rainforest. The initiative challenges traditional conservation models by empowering Indigenous people as active stewards of their environment.
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