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As of now, we have completed our stay in Lima, Peru and have moved on to Puerto Maldonado, Peru. But from our stay in Lima, we visited/met companies such as KPA S.A.C., DP World, and Peru Sostenible. From all, there is a common theme that I have examined. The theme is that businesses can drive change, innovation, and community. An example, it is highly suggested to  not to consume the local tap water in Peru. But if someone does, then it can cause anemia. Especially for young children developing skills like reading and writing. It might cause them to feel unmotivated or slow down their learning progress. To combat this issue, Peru Sostenible (a NGO working and building with companies towards sustainable development) relied on their community. With the help of a bank and multiple companies within Peru Sostenible, they donated water filters, water tanks, and telehealth appointments to remote areas. This fostered change within the community and everyone worked together to create a better environment for one another. While every solution may not be perfect in a developing economy, they are trying and that’s the first step. Think of DP World, even though their sustainability plan is fairly new (launching strategy in 2019), they are actively working towards more sustainable development and seeing solutions. Same with KPA S.A.C., recycling, reducing, and reusing materials across Peru. 

In comparison to corporations headquartered in the United States or Western Europe, a major difference with these countries in comparison to Peru is the law/policy. For example in the U.S., there is unpaid family leave. While, Peru does the opposite. On the other hand, corporate governance, ESG reporting, labor, and employment differ between all the following countries as well.

Sustainability in this context means making economic growth dependent on protecting natural resources and rich/biodiverse ecosystems. Also, it includes liberating and motivating indigenous communities. This builds enduring success of the environment. 

Now, we are in the Amazon. I am really enjoying myself and stepping out of my comfort zone as I haven’t experienced a hotel or lodge like this before. When I first saw everything and walked around, I felt like I was in summer camp. But, I’m enjoying being one with nature. Hiking, boat rides, and feeding monkeys sounds like a good time to me. Excited to see what other adventures awaits from our stay in Puerto Maldonado.

In terms of my knowledge of legal frameworks of domestic Peruvian law and international environmental agreements that govern land use, biodiversity, and resource extraction in the Amazon region, my knowledge is growing. An example is the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), prioritizing the preservation of ecosystems, the responsible utilization of natural assets, and the equitable distribution of economic gains derived from discoveries.