Peru Reconstruction Programme
Organisation: Arup
Clients: Government of Peru, Authority for the Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC)
Peru Reconstruction Programme was initiated in response to the devastating El Niño event in 2017, which caused significant loss of life and over a billion dollars in damage, the UK Government partnered with Peru through a Government-to-Government agreement. Arup, as part of the UK Delivery Team (UKDT), worked with the ARCC to accelerate reconstruction efforts.
Management Across 17 river basins
Natural drainage for 7 cities
National, Integrated Early Warning Systems
Key Projects
- Rebuilding and implementing changed to 74 schools and 18 healthcare facilities
- Flood protection and water management across 17 river basins
- Developing drainage systems for 7 cities
- Establishing a national integrated early warning system
Strategic Focus Areas
The programme emphasised sustainability and resilience, guided by five strategic pillars:
- Adaptation: Nature-based and resilient infrastructure
- Mitigation: Carbon reduction and sequestration
- Social Value: Strengthening community resilience
- Capacity Building: Transferring climate expertise
- Legacy: Empowering local institutions
These strategies were applied across all infrastructure projects. The programme was also featured at COP26 through presentations, films, and digital storytelling.