Good practices of initiative:
Restoration of native high-Andean grasslands for productive purposes
Relevance
It measures the alignment of the initiative with existing policy frameworks in the country. In addition, the scalability of the initiative to other realities and geographies is valued.
| Marco | Description | Ambit | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) | The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a legally binding international treaty with three main objectives: the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. It entered into force on December 29, 1993, and has been ratified by 196 countries, making it the most important global agreement for the protection of nature. | Global | World (aggregate) | Link |
| Peru: Supreme Decree No. 023-2021-MINAM National Environmental Policy 2030 (Supreme Decree No. 023-2021-MINAM) | Peru’s National Environmental Policy sets out the principles and guidelines for integrated and sustainable environmental management. It promotes ecosystem conservation, biodiversity protection, sustainable use of natural resources, and sound management of water, soil, and air, while fostering coordination among government, private sector, and communities to support sustainable and climate-resilient development. | National | Peru | Link |
| Peru: Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Agricultural Sector (PLANGRACC-A) | The Peru Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Plan defines key measures and priorities to reduce the country’s vulnerability to climate change. It promotes territorial and community resilience through prevention, adaptation, water management, ecosystem protection, and multisectoral coordination. | National | Peru | Link |
| Peru: Law No. 29338 on Water Resources | Peru’s Water Resources Law No. 29338 provides the legal framework for the integrated and sustainable management of water. It recognizes water as an essential and strategic natural resource, promotes efficient use, protects water sources, supports user and community participation, and adopts a watershed-based approach to ensure water security and sustainable development. | National | Peru | Link |
Eficacy
This measures how well the objectives and goals set out in the initiative were fulfilled, as well as the extent to which the results achieved are attributable to the actions implemented by the initiative.
| Indicator | Description | Indicator Type | Measure Unit | Base date | Base | Goal | Measure Date | Measure | Compliance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area of native grasslands under sustainable management | Hectares of native high Andean grasslands under sustainable management practices (rotation grazing, fertilization, rotation of roosting sites, transplanting of chillihua and rehabilitation of wetlands), which contribute to the conservation of native flora and the improvement of forage availability | Effectiveness | hectares | 01-01-2018 | 4417 | 10000 | 30-12-2019 | 9897 | 98.97 | Link |
| Capacidad de carga animal en pastizales nativos | Number of alpaca units that can be maintained per hectare of native grassland per year, as a result of the improvement of the forage floor and the recovery of native pastures. | Effectiveness | unit | 01-01-2018 | 1.3 | 1.57 | 01-01-2019 | 1.57 | 100 | Link |
| Increase in average net monthly income per ASDIPROCAT member | Variation in average net monthly income per partner, associated with the increase in forage productivity and the production of alpaca fiber and meat. | Effectiveness | percentage | 01-01-2018 | 390 | 6% | 30-12-2019 | 6% | 100 | Link |
| Strengthened community-based social organizations and civil society. | Number of organizations with strengthened capacities in leadership, governance and management of the productive landscape, through training, planning, monitoring and multi-actor articulation processes. | Effectiveness | unit | 01-01-2018 | 0 | 4 | 30-12-2018 | 4 | 100 | Link |
Sustentaibility
It measures the installed capacities or actions identified to maintain or improve the results of the policy initiative.
| Indicator | Description | Indicator Type | Measure Unit | Base date | Base | Goal | Measure Date | Measure | Compliance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total area of native grasslands that continue under sustainable management. | It measures the permanence of sustainable management practices (rotation of grazing, fencing, fertilization and repopulation) after the closure of the project. | Sustainability | hectares | 2018-01-01 | 0 | 9897 | 9897 | meets | Link | |
| Number of native forage species present in restored grasslands. | Evaluate the recovery of native plant biodiversity in the intervened areas. | Sustainability | unit | 2018-01-01 | 21 | 66 | 69 | meets | Link | |
| Number of families that continue to apply sustainable management techniques. | Evaluate the permanence of the knowledge and practices acquired (water harvesting, pasture management, chillihua transplanting). | Sustainability | family unit | 0018-12-10 | 0 | 50 | 50 | meets | Link | |
| Volume of water stored in water harvesting and storage structures in use | It measures the continuity of operation of micro-dams, reservoirs and infiltration trenches. | Sustainability | m³ | 2018-01-01 | 0 | 137000 m³ | 137572 m³ | meets | Link | |
| Number of communities that replicate pasture and water management techniques. | It measures the territorial expansion of the good practice. | Sustainability | Number of communities | 2018-01-01 | 0 | 3 | 3 | meets | Link |
Learned lessons
Gained knowledge from implementing, evaluating, and managing a policy intervention, including why it was or was not effective and how it could be improved in the future.
| Lesson | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic alliances and joint planning strengthen territorial management | Practice showed that collaboration between communities and local actors improves water management at the micro-basin level (turns, quotas, infrastructure maintenance) and facilitates the planning and organization of grazing area rotation, which contributes to recovering degraded pastures and controlling erosion. | |
| Organizational empowerment and capacity building are key to sustainability | The training sessions helped participants understand that pasture restoration and water retention are fundamental to improving animal nutrition and health, increasing meat and fiber productivity per hectare, and reducing production risks. At the same time, they promoted innovations and entrepreneurial ventures that support the transition from subsistence economies to more business-oriented ones, leveraging both technical knowledge and local wisdom. | |
| Extreme climate variability affects restoration timelines and processes, therefore flexible and adaptive strategies are required. | During implementation, the project faced adverse weather conditions—frost, drought, and irregular rainfall—which delayed activities such as pasture planting, infiltration trench construction, and reforestation efforts. These challenges were overcome by adjusting the schedule, prioritizing activities according to favorable weather windows, and incorporating local knowledge about optimal working times in high-Andean ecosystems. | |
| Labor shortages and the burden on families can limit community participation, so it is necessary to distribute responsibilities and strengthen the organization. | At times, families faced time constraints due to livestock care, housework, and other economic activities. To overcome this burden, the community implemented mingas (collective work projects), rotation of responsibilities, and internal agreements that redistributed tasks, allowing them to move forward without negatively impacting the family economy. | |
| The initial lack of technical knowledge about ecological restoration may limit the impact, but this is overcome with practical and demonstrative training. | Initially, some community members lacked experience with techniques such as rainwater harvesting, rotational grazing, and transplanting native species. This was addressed through participatory workshops, guided visits, and field exercises, which rapidly improved local technical skills and the quality of the intervention. |