COLLABORATION AT SCALE
The Water Funds are mechanisms of collective action that allow to combine and direct resources towards long-term conservation efforts. They develop governance models, bringing together key players in water management.
To date, we have joined the efforts of more than 200 organizations to contribute to the region's water security. This has allowed us to implement conservation actions on a larger scale in priority watersheds of Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic.
The Water Funds have become key allies for different sectors by being:
• Effective mechanisms to improve water availability, biodiversity, and adaptation to climate change (governments).
• Alternatives to address risks of physical access to water in quality and quantity (companies).
• Governance platforms to address water challenges and share responsibilities and accountability (society).
During the 2016 Global Water Summit, The Nature Conservancy gave us recognition for our contribution to the region's water security through the Latin American Water Fund Partnership.