From 21 February to 2 March 2026, a Dutch Water Authorities expert team visited northern Peru to work with regional partners on strengthening water governance and building climate‑resilient water systems. Through hands‑on training, field visits, and strategic dialogue, the mission helped deepen technical skills, foster collaboration, and support more inclusive decision‑making in the Chira–Piura and Tumbes basins.
Blue Deal Peru has kicked off its working visits for 2026. From 21 February to 2 March, professionals from the Dutch Water Authorities (DWA) carried out an intensive technical working visit to Peru, alongside partners from the CRHC Chira-Piura and CRHC Tumbes of the National Water Authority (ANA). Together with key organisations in both regions, they explored instruments and case studies to strengthen water governance, drawing inspiration from examples of inclusive and effective decision-making structures.
During this visit, the DWA teams focused on the project’s priority themes:
- Hydrological modelling workshops using the W-Flow tool: These support the local monitoring teams in applying tools for estimating water availability and better river basin planning.
- Wastewater treatment training: Operators of wastewater treatment facilities enhanced their operational capacity and environmental performance.
- Stakeholder analysis workshops on flood management: Teams discussed prevention strategies and organisational capacities in both the Tumbes and Chira-Piura basins.
- Climate change adaptation exchanges: Opportunities were explored to strengthen resilience and implement sustainable interventions at the regional level.
This insightful visit marks the start of a promising year for Blue Deal Peru, reinforcing collaboration, strengthening institutions, and promoting more resilient watersheds across northern Peru.
Field visits were conducted in collaboration with ANA, as well as the KIWI and YEP programmes, allowing teams to observe challenges and opportunities directly in the river basins.
The working visit also included coordination meetings in Lima to align actions with ANA and the Dutch Embassy in Peru.
It was a busy week marked by learning, collaboration and a shared commitment: to move towards more sustainable and resilient water systems.