Project Title: A Resilient Future: Evaluating Peru’s National Adaptation Plan and Gender and Climate Change Action Plan
Client: Organisation of American States
Students: Anna Leila Szigeti, Katherine Xu, Maddie Sides, Sifiso Madonko
Faculty Lead: Andre Xavier
Fieldwork Location: Peru
Year: 2024-25
About the Project: This project asses the implementation of gender-focused climate action strategies in Peru, with a particular focus on water resources and risk management. Fieldwork in Huaraz – an area significantly affected by glacial retreat – will provide critical local insights, while broader, national perspectives will be gathered through engagement with institutions in Lima. The aim is to identify gaps in the current Gender and Climate Change Action Plan and develop recommendations to enhance gender-responsive policies. By analyzing both local and national challenges, the project seeks to support the OAS and Peruvian government in improving climate resilience and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, particularly women, across the country.