Advancing sustainable management in the Brazilian Amazon The project aim at supporting local communities in rights-based sustainable management of large contiguous rainforest corridors in the Amazon. The project has particular focus on sustainable income-generating activities in protected areas and indigenous territories, and to enhance territorial protection by indigenous peoples themselves to supplement state efforts. It also aims at constructing and sending forth a positive narrative about the region in the hope of engaging public support for protective measures in Brazil and abroad. Out of the 7 indigenous associations receiving capacity-building through this project, 2 are formed by indigenous women. The gender aspect is a explicit component also in the other 5 associations.