In an important step to address Peru's environmental and water resource challenges, the governments of the United States and Canada have agreed They renewed their commitment to supporting the South American country. By extending the Natural Infrastructure for Water Security (NIWS) project until December 2027, these North American countries intend An investment of approximately $52.1 million over ten years.
The project, led by an international consortium, aims to: Enhancing water security and resilience to climate change by implementing nature-based solutions. To date, the project has produced more than eighty natural infrastructure projects, worth more than $370 million, of which $36 million has already been secured.
The goal is to enhance water security and resilience to climate change by implementing nature-based solutions.
Peru, however It faces major challenges regarding water resources. According to the National Center for Strategic Planning (SEPLAN). It is estimated that by 2030, 58% of Peru's population will live in water-scarce areas. The country faces extreme vulnerability due to the global water crisis and the impact of climate change. This challenge is exacerbated by the geographical characteristics of the region, and changes in precipitation and snowmelt, which alter the hydrological regimes.
Besides the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) indicates this Peru is not yet on track to achieve the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 6Which calls for clean water and sanitation for all by 2030. This situation is exacerbated by the large gap in access to water and sanitation services between urban and rural areas.
In this sense, US-Canadian cooperation on the NIWS project is presented as a critical opportunity to address these challenges. Through investment and development of natural infrastructure, the goal is not only to improve water security, but also to strengthen Peru's resilience to the impacts of climate change.
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