Gobernanza Sur is a research agency working to strengthen biodiversity and address social and environmental challenges in Peru and Ecuador. It connects scientific research with local realities, bringing communities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government entities together to develop practical, lasting solutions. Its approach centers on listening, diagnosing needs, and co-creating action plans in the places where challenges arise.

The organization offers applied research, collaborative projects, workshops, and facilitated spaces for dialogue. It also develops practical collaboration tools and publishes Colabooks, including field-based guides and academic research. Its work includes resources on organizational maturity for artisanal fishing groups and deforestation along the Andes-Amazon frontier. Gobernanza Sur also shares guidance on improving the sustainability and governance of projects with community-based organizations.

By strengthening local capacities and translating research into useful tools, the agency aims to help organizations make informed decisions independently. Its collaborators include conservation and development organizations such as SPDA, The Nature Conservancy Peru, WWF-Peru, and USE Forest, as well as public-sector entities.