Peru

Region: Peru

Peru:

Projects
23
Resources
12
Stories
33
Feature
10th May 2024
Four ecosystem-based adaptation projects with a social and gender perspective begin in Latin America Four CDKN-supported Knowledge-to-Action (K2A) projects began activities recently, two in Colombia and two in Ecuador. These K2A projects are part of a small grants programme (US$ 50,000 per project) that aim to sustainably protect natural resources in these countries while considering the effects of climate change and promoting ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and gender and social inclusion.
Feature
26th January 2022
Climate change, gender and youth: Putting linked topics on Latin American agendas CDKN and the ClikHub delivered training on 'communicating climate change' to diverse Latin American groups, then provided seed funding for their own communications campaigns. María José Pacha, Gabriela Villamarín and Franco Moreno report on the results.
News
19th August 2021
Peruvian academics provide knowledge for climate action Peruvian researchers have organised to communicate their findings to diverse audiences - about the impacts of climate change on Peru, and the potential of adaptation and mitigation solutions. CDKN's Sandra Isola reports.
Feature
25th May 2021
Project insights on communicating about climate change in Latin America It is not easy to communicate the effects of climate change to different audiences. This is further complicated by social, cultural, political and economic challenges. María José Pacha and Gabriela Villamarín of CDKN share lessons learned from five climate change communication projects supported by CDKN in Latin America.
Resource
26th March 2021
Inside Story: Integrating gender in Peru’s Nationally Determined Contribution This inside story describes how Peru incorporated a cross-cutting gender perspective into the development of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). It highlights key steps in the process and lessons learned.
Resource
11th December 2020
Mobilising investment for NDC implementation in Peru's waste sector This working paper shares the experiences and insights from the mobilising investment for NDC implementation project in Peru.
Feature
8th March 2020
Clean energy school for women is transforming their lives In Peru’s remote areas, the country's first energy school for women and installation of solar panels are improving quality of life and equipping women to lead change in their communities. Sally Jabiel reports.
Feature
12th November 2019
What challenges does glacier retreat pose for Peru? Karen Price Rios, from CARE Peru, responds to the IPCC 'Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate' with insights on the effects of glacier melt in Peru.
Feature
7th November 2019
How to avoid turning Peru's capital back into a desert Belén Desmaisón, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, analyses water stress in Peru’s coastal towns with a focus on Lima, where 75% of the water supply comes from the Andean glaciers. These glaciers, as detailed in the IPCC Special Report on Oceans and the Cryosphere, are currently disappearing.
Completed
Project
Completed
Mobilising Investment for NDC Implementation in Peru

The Mobilising Investment project in Peru is working with the Ministry of Environment to identify opportunities to mobilise private sector investment for projects in the waste sector.

Feature
12th February 2019
The potential of local climate innovation in Latin America An action research programme in Latin America has proven the potential of community-led innovation to build resilience to climate change - and shows how much could be achieved at scale, with the right external support. CDKN's Latin America team reports.
Completed
Project
Completed
Climate Resilient Cities in Latin America

This action research project aims to identify and promote innovative solutions for climate compatible development in small and medium sized cities that are experiencing rapid growth – in order to ultimately improve the lives of the people who are most affected by climate change.