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Basic income trial in Peruvian Amazon boosts livelihoods, rainforest protection

  • A pilot project in the Peruvian Amazon provided Indigenous people with an unconditional basic income.
  • The project significantly improved community well-being and strengthened food security.
  • Almost 90% of participants adopted environmentally beneficial practices.
  • The analysis was conducted by the University of Bath.
  • The findings are expected to influence future environmental and economic policies.
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