Peru: More than half of the projects to mitigate the impact of natural disasters are abandoned or paralyzed.

More than half of the infrastructure projects designed to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in Peru are currently abandoned or paralyzed. This lack of progress leaves the country significantly exposed to environmental risks, as ongoing planning and project execution remain insufficient to address potential threats.

In July, the Multisectoral Commission for the Study of the El Niño Phenomenon (ENFEN) issued a warning that the Coastal El Niño phenomenon is expected to maintain a strong magnitude through late 2026. Projections for the summer of 2027 indicate that the intensity of these weather events could potentially increase, highlighting the urgency of the stalled mitigation efforts.