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The
long-term sustainability of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary and
its critical natural, cultural, and historical heritage are
at risk because of the lack of capacity and awareness of the
key stakeholders responsible for its management. IMAPI has
been formed to support the implementation of the Master Plan
of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary by executing and monitoring
natural and cultural resource management plans, resolving
social and conservation conflicts, and developing experiences
that can be replicated in other protected areas in Peru.
It is our goal for Machu Picchu
to become an icon that represents a viable model for the management
of protected areas, thus strengthening the national protected
areas system. A central philosophy of IMAPI’s work is the strong
and direct involvement of local communities and stakeholders
in the decision-making processes at local and national levels,
thus building capacity while delivering conservation results
through consensus and a shared vision by its members.
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