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Agua Por la Vida y La Sostenibilidad

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Agua Por la Vida y La Sostenibilidad

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: Colombia
Basins: Magdalena
Project SDGs:
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
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Soil Erosion and Health
Dairy and Livestock
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Oct. 01, 2010  »  Ongoing
Project Source: User
Profile Completion: 62%

Project Overview

Cauca Valley is Colombia’s largest sugarcane producing region. Irrigation demands, combined with the needs of a growing population, of around 1.2 million living in five cities, have led to increased water scarcity in the region. As in many other Andean regions, use of the upper watersheds for cattle grazing and small plot farming has led to altered water supplies, increased erosion and landslides, diminishing water quality and new challenges for irrigation.

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Cauca Valley is Colombia’s largest sugarcane producing region. Irrigation demands, combined with the needs of a growing population, of around 1.2 million living in five cities, have led to increased water scarcity in the region. As in many other Andean regions, use of the upper watersheds for cattle grazing and small plot farming has led to altered water supplies, increased erosion and landslides, diminishing water quality and new challenges for irrigation.

Project Results

The population and sectors served include: 1.2 million residents in five cities, sugar cane growers association, sugar mill industry association, conservation organizations, municipal water organizations and the hydropower sector.

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Partner Organizations


SabMiller Plc (Organization)

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SABMiller is one of the world’s largest brewers, with more than 200 beer brands and some 70,000 employees in over 75 countries. We are also one of the world’s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products. We’ve become a global leader by … Learn More

The Nature Conservancy (Organization)

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We acheive this through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 550 scientists, located in all 50 U.S. states … Learn More

UNICEF The United Nations Children's Fund (Organization)

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UNICEF's Water Sanitation and Hygiene programme works in more than 100 countries around the world to improve water supplies and sanitation facilities in schools and communities, and to promote safe hygiene practices. We sponsor a wide range of activities and … Learn More

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