The water that flows to Lima from the Andes, Machu Picchu's carbon footprint, and funding for small-scale rural farmers led Peru to win three categories<\/u> at 2026 Green Awards<\/strong>. AQUARESTAURA, *The Extraordinary Story of Machu Picchu*, and Financiera Confianza\u2019s \u201cGreen Financing for Microfinance\u201d were recognized as initiatives that address the country\u2019s needs from different perspectives: water security, tourism management, and adapting production to climate risks.<\/p>

Peruvian projects won the awards for Freshwater, Resilient Cities and Communities, and Finance<\/strong>, respectively. The eleventh edition received 2,087 entries from 29 countries and 613 cities; following a technical evaluation, an international jury selected the ten winners from among 52 finalists from 12 countries.<\/p>

The water infrastructure is also centuries old<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

AQUARESTAURA,<\/strong> Led by Aquafondo, the water fund for Lima and Callao, the project is restoring amunas: stone channels that allow rainwater to infiltrate the watershed headwaters. The project reports 79 kilometers rehabilitated, an annual water recharge of 13 million cubic meters, and more than 3,900 hectares of high-Andean ecosystems restored.<\/p>

His work combines soil and hydrogeological studies with local communities\u2019 knowledge. In addition to canals, he works on upland reservoirs and wetlands that regulate water flow. This assessment leads to a discussion about the capital\u2019s water supply\u2014an infrastructure that isn\u2019t visible on its streets: the ecosystems and water management systems located upstream.<\/p>

Machu Picchu: Measure Before You Cut Back<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

The Extraordinary Story of Machu Picchu<\/strong>, Climate and Nature Positive Action in Tourism, under the technical coordination of Green Initiative, reports an 18.77 % reduction in its emissions and maintains the destination\u2019s carbon-neutral certification.<\/p>

The model integrates waste measurement, waste management, electric mobility, and ecological restoration. It includes the use of organic waste, the production of biodiesel from used cooking oil, and electric vehicles for waste collection. Emissions that have not yet been eliminated are offset through REDD+ projects in Madre de Dios: certification does not mean there are no emissions.<\/p>

Loans to Change Production Methods<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Green Financing for Microfinance, from Financiera Confianza,<\/strong> It finances investments such as modern irrigation systems, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy. In 2025, it disbursed between 16 and 17 million dollars through 1,300 green loans; 43 % of these were granted to women, according to data provided by the institution.<\/p>

The award recognizes a way for rural producers to invest in measures to address droughts, extreme rainfall, and atypical temperatures. Its value lies not only in the amount disbursed, but also in directing funding toward activities whose sustainability depends on natural resources and the climate.<\/p>

The awards ceremony took place at the close of Sustainability Week, which was held from October 19 to 22 in Cuenca. The ten category awards were distributed among projects from Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Chile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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