Natural infrastructure water security - phase II

This project aims to strengthen Peru’s water security and climate resilience through investments in nature-based solutions in 14 regions. Project activities include: (1) working to improve performance among governing authorities to coordinate actions with other sectors toward shared objectives; (2) strengthening institutional capacities and performance to integrate a gender-sensitive approach to watershed planning; (3) promoting evidence-based decision-making and tools for integrated water resources management and climate change adaptation; (4) mobilizing public and private funding for natural infrastructure projects from new investors; and (5) providing support to strengthen enabling conditions for improved water governance especially gender equality in water governance and natural infrastructure management. The project is implemented through a delegated cooperation arrangement with the United States Agency for International Development and a consortium led by Forest Trends.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened multisectoral and multilevel governance of natural infrastructure; and (2) a financed and implemented portfolio of public and private natural infrastructure investments with effective participation of women and clear benefits for populations in vulnerable watersheds.