Backus and Cusqueña recover 69.5 km of amunas that infiltrate more than 13.5 million m³ of water.

Backus announced the recovery of 69.5 kilometers of amunas, marking a milestone in Peru by restoring functionality to this ancestral water recharge system, which strengthens water security for thousands of people. This advance forms part of the company's sustainability strategy and reflects its commitment to implementing nature-based solutions. The project began in 2018 with allies such as The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Aquafondo, and the communities of San Pedro de Casta, San Lorenzo de Huachupampa, San Juan de Iris, Santiago de Carampoma, and, more recently, Huanza. With more than 1400 years of history, the amunas have demonstrated that ancestral knowledge can be a powerful response to water scarcity, combining tradition, innovation, and shared work. An impact that multiplies in the communities Thanks to the restoration of the 69.5 kilometers of channels, more than 13.5 million cubic meters of water—equivalent to 3200 Olympic swimming pools—have been infiltrated, benefiting more ...