USAID's Investments for Environment in Peru - Dollars to Results

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Results of USAID's Environment spending

FY 2011 $7.4 M

Total Environment $7.4 M

FY 2012 $14.1 M

Total Environment $14.1 M

FY 2013 $11.8 M

Total Environment $11.8 M

FY 2014 $19.5 M

Total Environment $19.5 M

FY 2015 $21.1 M

Total Environment $21.1 M

Peru has the fourth largest tract of tropical forests in the world and is home to 70 percent of the world’s tropical glaciers.  USAID is committed to building the Peruvian government’s capacity to manage and conserve its forest, mineral, and water resources.  

Why Our Work Matters…

Earth's average temperature has risen by 1.4°F over the past century, and is projected to rise another 2 to 11.5°F over the next hundred years.

Illustrative results in 2011

1,885,750 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
1,141,050 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
410,199 hectares under improved natural resource management

“Improved natural resource management” includes activities that promote enhanced management of natural resources for one or more objectives, such as conserving biodiversity, sustaining soil or water resources, mitigating climate change, and/or promoting sustainable agriculture. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing the impact of climate change.
4,260 people with increased economic benefits derived from sustainable natural resource management and conservation
Increased economic benefits are increases in economic earnings or consumption due to sustainable management or conservation of natural resources. When people receive tangible economic benefits from natural resource management or conservation, they are more likely to value and support these activities into the future, well after the project ends, thus creating a sustainable impact.
123 stakeholders with increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change
Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
19 percent of awards with organizational capacity development objectives or activities that require reporting on capacity development metrics on a regular basis

(Crosscutting Indicator) By requiring recipients to report on progress towards strengthening capacity on a regular (at least annual) basis, USAID is improving the capacity of public, private, for profit, and not for profit organizations in recipient countries to improve their financial management and their success in meeting the needs of their constituents.
15 policies, laws, agreements or regulations promoting sustainable natural resource management and conservation
Policies, laws, agreements and regulations include those developed and formally endorsed by governmental, nongovernmental, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to address resource management. Sustainable natural resource management includes enhanced management of natural resources for one or more objectives, such as conserving biodiversity, sustaining soil or water resources, mitigating climate change, or promoting sustainable agriculture.
11 awards made directly to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the number of awards made to local partners in order to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness.
7 percentage of operating unit (USAID Mission or Bureau) funds given to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the amount of funds it gives to local organizations to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness. Because the U.S. Government can only give funds to organizations capable of managing those funds, an increased percentage in funds indicates higher capacity among local organizations.
5 percentage of operating unit (USAID Mission or Bureau) funds given through partner country systems

(Crosscutting Indicator) Partner country systems are national arrangements covering Public Financial Management, procurement, audit, and the internal monitoring and evaluation functions of partner country governments. USAID’s assistance is most effective when it can work through partner country systems to improve local capacity. This ensures that the aid received reinforces the accountability of a government to its people and encourages partner countries to take the lead in managing their own development processes.

Illustrative results in 2012

1,801,717 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
1,375,191 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
2,504 stakeholders with increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change
Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
1,160 people with increased economic benefits derived from sustainable natural resource management and conservation
Increased economic benefits are increases in economic earnings or consumption due to sustainable management or conservation of natural resources. When people receive tangible economic benefits from natural resource management or conservation, they are more likely to value and support these activities into the future, well after the project ends, thus creating a sustainable impact.
55 percent of awards with organizational capacity development objectives or activities that require reporting on capacity development metrics on a regular basis

(Crosscutting Indicator) By requiring recipients to report on progress towards strengthening capacity on a regular (at least annual) basis, USAID is improving the capacity of public, private, for profit, and not for profit organizations in recipient countries to improve their financial management and their success in meeting the needs of their constituents.
33 awards made directly to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the number of awards made to local partners in order to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness.
21 percentage of operating unit (USAID Mission or Bureau) funds given to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the amount of funds it gives to local organizations to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness. Because the U.S. Government can only give funds to organizations capable of managing those funds, an increased percentage in funds indicates higher capacity among local organizations.
7 percentage of operating unit (USAID Mission or Bureau) funds given through partner country systems

(Crosscutting Indicator) Partner country systems are national arrangements covering Public Financial Management, procurement, audit, and the internal monitoring and evaluation functions of partner country governments. USAID’s assistance is most effective when it can work through partner country systems to improve local capacity. This ensures that the aid received reinforces the accountability of a government to its people and encourages partner countries to take the lead in managing their own development processes.

Illustrative results in 2013

1,525,176 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
828,164 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
2,595 stakeholders with increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change
Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
41 institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues

Institutions with improved capacity will be better able to govern, coordinate, analyze, advise, or make decisions related to adaptation, clean energy, or sustainable landscapes.
22.55 percentage of operating unit (USAID Mission or Bureau) funds given to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the amount of funds it gives to local organizations to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness. Because the U.S. Government can only give funds to organizations capable of managing those funds, an increased percentage in funds indicates higher capacity among local organizations.
9 awards made directly to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the number of awards made to local partners in order to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness.

Illustrative results in 2014

2,740,209 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
4,550 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
1,290 people trained in global climate change
Through workshops and trainings, USAID has worked with community groups, mayors, and local government representatives to help identify climate change threats, and to determine what adaptation measures, such as restoration and protection of critical grasslands and forests, will reduce their vulnerability.
1,055 stakeholders with increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change
Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
74 percent of awards with organizational capacity development objectives or activities that require reporting on capacity development metrics on a regular basis

(Crosscutting Indicator) By requiring recipients to report on progress towards strengthening capacity on a regular (at least annual) basis, USAID is improving the capacity of public, private, for profit, and not for profit organizations in recipient countries to improve their financial management and their success in meeting the needs of their constituents.
41 institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues

Institutions with improved capacity will be better able to govern, coordinate, analyze, advise, or make decisions related to adaptation, clean energy, or sustainable landscapes.
20 awards made directly to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the number of awards made to local partners in order to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness.

Illustrative results in 2015

2,509,203 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management

A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
214,157 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
585 people trained in global climate change
Through workshops and trainings, USAID has worked with community groups, mayors, and local government representatives to help identify climate change threats, and to determine what adaptation measures, such as restoration and protection of critical grasslands and forests, will reduce their vulnerability.
75 percent of awards with organizational capacity development objectives or activities that require reporting on capacity development metrics on a regular basis

By requiring recipients to report on progress towards strengthening capacity on a regular (at least annual) basis, USAID is improving the capacity of public, private, for profit, and not for profit organizations in recipient countries to improve their financial management and their success in meeting the needs of their constituents.  
23 institutions with improved capacity to address climate change issues

Institutions with improved capacity will be better able to govern, coordinate, analyze, advise, or make decisions related to adaptation, clean energy, or sustainable landscapes.
11 awards made directly to local organizations

(Crosscutting Indicator) USAID is increasing the number of awards made to local partners in order to strengthen country capacity by including local players alongside international donors, multi-lateral organizations, corporate investors, and non-governmental organizations. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness.
An environmental poster reads, "This is their home...it's our job to protect it.

An environmental poster reads, "This is their home...it's our job to protect it."

Jaime Chang

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