Peru ranks among the top three countries in the 2026 GREEN AWARDS Top 500 Projects Ranking.
Peru is part of the Ranking of the Top 500 Projects for the 2026 Green Awards with 72 selected initiatives, ranking among the top three countries with the strongest presence in this year's edition. This selection brings together projects from 21 countries y 243 cities, and helps identify socio-environmental solutions that are moving forward within the regional Green Awards process.
Peru's participation reflects a diverse agenda: initiatives related to the circular economy, human development, agriculture, ecosystem conservation, freshwater, technology, resilient cities, finance, and energy.
“The 500 Best Projects is not just a ranking; it is a snapshot of the Americas. In them, we can see the region’s environmental and social priorities, but also the responses that are already emerging from the local communities. Peru has a significant presence in this selection, with initiatives that reflect innovation, impact, and concrete action from different sectors, cities, and communities,” he noted Gustavo Manrique, President of the Green Awards.
Peru's geographical coverage in the ranking includes 23 cities; equivalent to 16 projects in the circular economy, 14 in Human Development, 11 in Agriculture and Food Production, 9 in Terrestrial Ecosystems, 7 in Resilient Cities and Communities, 6 in Agua Dulce, 5 in Green Tech, 3 in Finance y 1 in Energy.
Among the projects featured in the ranking published in www.premiosverdes.org Peruvian initiatives such as Stay Warm, Peru, in Human Development; Fall in love with the Yellow-tailed Choro Monkey, in Terrestrial Ecosystems; AgricApp, Inc., in Agriculture and Food Production; Feeding with Hope, from Banco de Alimentos Perú; AQUARESTAURA, aimed at restoring water-regulating ecosystems; BIOBOOST, in Terrestrial Ecosystems; Biomyco y BIOPLANT, in Agriculture and Food Production; as well as Cities That Breathe, focusing on urban micro-forests for climate adaptation and social integration. These examples are highlighted in the list and are part of a broader selection of Peruvian projects.
The largest concentration of Peruvian projects is found in Circular Economy, a category that brings together initiatives related to new production models, responsible consumption, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. Also noteworthy are Human Development y Agriculture and Food Production, areas that highlight solutions related to social inclusion, food security, production models, and community impact.
The projects included in the Top 500 Projects Ranking will receive the Official Seal of the Top 500 from Premios Verdes, a logo they may use in their institutional communications, website, promotional materials, products, or services. This recognition confirms their inclusion in the regional selection and enhances their visibility among communities, partners, the media, institutions, and investors.
The complete list of Top 500 Projects Ranking is available at www.premiosverdes.org. With this selection, Peru remains in the running for the 2026 Green Awards, the global edition of which will take place from October 19 to 22 in Cuenca, Ecuador, and will bring together projects, experts, partners, companies, academia, multilateral organizations, and civil society organizations.
