Supporting the local population in the defence of water and environmental rights in the context of extractive industries in Peru

About this project

There is a trend of increasing stigmatisation of human rights defenders and organisations by the media, some authorities, companies and a number of illegal activities taking place in the communities territories. This is taking place against a backdrop of growing social tensions and conflict. One of the factors that has contributed to the conflict is the weakness of comprehensive territorial, environmental and conflict-related policies. Human and environmental rights defenders face systematic violations, for example in connection with the implementation or development of extractive projects. The project addresses members of farming communities in mining regions, human rights and environmental activists. The aim is to effectively realise the human rights of the indigenous population and vulnerable communities, especially in areas where legal and illegal mining activities take place. To this end, education activities, training, reporting, systematisation of articulation processes and public campaigns are carried out.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Peru

Sectors

Mineral/mining policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Main focusBiodiversity · Also contributes

Places

Lima

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202433159.

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