
Impact Investments for the sustainable use of biodiversity in Peru
As of: January 2021
With more than 80% of the territory covered by forest ecosystems, Peru is considered one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world. Peru´s current economie is highly dependent on the use of non-renewable natural resources, creating considerable negative impacts on the biological diversity. To counteract this problem, Peru committed itself to foster the sustainable use of its biodiversity, thereby improving its competitiveness. The project increases public and private impact investments in green business models that promote the sustainable use of biodiversity. The measures therefore include the planning/adaptation and implementation of public instruments and mechanisms that promote impact investments in biodiversity, strengthening the enabling conditions for green businesses and the implementation of impact business models. The project contributes to a sustainable economic and social development of the biodiversity-rich Peruvian Amazon region. The project is part of the IKI Corona Response Package.
State of implementation/results
- The project also contributes to a Green Recovery through integrating biodiversity into the financial and the private sector.
Project data
- Country:
- Peru
- Implementing organisation:
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
- Political partner(s):
- Ministry of Environment (MINAM) - Peru
- BMU grant:
- 5.900.000,00 €
- Duration:
- 04/2020 till 03/2025
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