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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.