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Forest Protection in the Rio Siecha Watershed

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Forest Protection in the Rio Siecha Watershed

Project  —  www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/...

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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)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1)
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Nature-Based Solutions
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Replenishment
Progress to Date: 1192.6 ha|1456.20 (ML/yr) Total ha protected|Total Replenishment Benefit
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2014  »  Dec. 31, 2014
Project Website: www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/...
Project Source: CEO Water Mandate
Profile Completion: 72%

Project Overview

The project, a collaboration between TCCC and TNC, implemented conservation and restoration activities on 1,192.6 hectares in the Siecha, Blanco, Rio Moyas, Teusac‡ and Aves Watersheds of Colombia to improve hydrologic conditions and reduce runoff, conserve and restore native forest cover and associated ecosystem services, conserve native paramo cover and associated ecosystem services, and improve water supply and water quality. The project consisted of 5 activities on prope…

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The project, a collaboration between TCCC and TNC, implemented conservation and restoration activities on 1,192.6 hectares in the Siecha, Blanco, Rio Moyas, Teusac‡ and Aves Watersheds of Colombia to improve hydrologic conditions and reduce runoff, conserve and restore native forest cover and associated ecosystem services, conserve native paramo cover and associated ecosystem services, and improve water supply and water quality. The project consisted of 5 activities on properties previously used for agriculture, grazing and mining: forest conservation; paramo conservation; passive forest restoration; grassland restoration; active restoration. These activities were achieved via conservation agreements with landowners.
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Partner Organizations


Agua Somos (Organization)

www.aguasomos.org

The Agua Somos Water Fund was created as a water conservation mechanism for Bogotá, with the objective of being an efficient financial tool to administer the necessary resources to implement conservation actions that will guarantee the maintenance and provision of … Learn More

The Coca-Cola Company (Organization)

www.coca-cola.com

The Coca-ColaCompany is the world's largest beverage company. The purpose of company is to refresh the world and make a difference. Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love, to refresh them in body … Learn More

The Nature Conservancy (Organization)

www.nature.org

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

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