Driven by respect for nature and aware of man's responsibility towards it, Yacu World is dedicated to preserving the natural foundations essential to life. The Association's main purpose is therefore to: protect nature in order to conserve and promote the diversity of habitats and their animal and plant species; protect landscapes in order to ensure and promote the preservation of particular sites; protect the environment in order to preserve the natural foundations, such as soil, air and water, from the harmful effects of human activities; protect local cultures and traditions in order to conserve the languages and customs of indigenous populations. The Association is non-profit.