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Conservation Priorities and Incorporation of Climate Refuges in Peru's Protected Natural Areas

Grantee Name: University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc.

Hotspot
Tropical Andes
Location
Peru
Amount
$23,084
Dates
Aug 2019 – Nov 2020
Keywords
Biodiversity mainstreaming, Climate adaptation, Geographic Information Systems, Protected Areas, Research, Species Conservation
Identify conservation priorities in three conservation corridors of Peru with a perspective of climate change effects. Build potential maps for priority species, species distribution under two climate change scenarios and climatic refuges maps for trigger species in order to direct future conservation efforts in the corridors. Develop conservation strategies for the priority species in the three corridors to be incorporated in planning and management instruments of local governments.
Strategic Direction : 5 Safeguard globally threatened species.

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