Project

Water Funds A Conservation Climate Resilient Model for Stressed Watersheds in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Project Document
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Project objective: develop 5 Water Fund mechanisms that protect upper watershed biodiversity and improve the water security of 14 million people in 5 major Latin American cities by connecting water users in urban areas with upper watershed land stewards that produce important hydrologic benefits through healthy watersheds.

Project Category

Sustainable Water Management

Region

South America

Country

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Regional

Budget

9,941,435.00 USD

Total Cost of the project

1,826,484 USD

GEF Allocation to project

Partners

The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Nature Conservancy is working with you to make a lasting difference around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 states and your backyard.

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/IADB)

The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB or IDB or BID) is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1959, the IDB supports Latin American and Caribbean economic development, social development and regional integration by lending to governments and government agencies, including State corporations.

Contacts

Raúl Muñoz Castillo

Senior Water Resources Specialist

GEF ID

10048

Status

active

Focal Area

International Waters, Biodiversity

Project Type

Medium-Size Project

Start Date

20 Jun, 2018

End Date

20 Jun, 2021

Last Update

22 Jun, 2023