Strengthening community organisations for a sustainable, good life in Peru

About this project

The Peruvian highlands are severely affected by the consequences of climate change, which is causing significant shifts and a shortening of the rainy season, increasing extreme weather events, drought and water shortages. This has serious consequences for local ecosystems and agricultural production, making it necessary to work on the sustainable management of water catchment areas, water storage and irrigation, and strengthening the resilience of production systems. The project aims to introduce efficient and sustainable water use practices, diversify and adapt agroecological production - including improving food security - and support the local population in influencing government agencies to gain support for these measures and achieve a concerted policy on sustainable water management. The project addresses smallholder families in the target communities, their boards, irrigation committees and schools, with a focus on the participation of young people and women in relevant decision-making processes. Strategic measures include expanding water storage and irrigation systems and protecting local ecosystems to improve water supply, raising awareness, promoting sustainable agroecological practices, strengthening multi-stakeholder roundtables to coordinate measures in the area of water catchment management, training in the field of civic participation and territorial management, and conducting participatory studies to develop appropriate instruments and policies in collaboratio…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 15Life on Land

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Peru

Sectors

Agricultural development

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesBiodiversity · 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-1-202630705.

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