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Water Footprint Assessment of 316 Watersheds in Colombia

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Water Footprint Assessment of 316 Watersheds in Colombia

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Agricultural Manufacturing Office Strategic Interest
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Amazon
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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Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Hygiene
Groundwater
Progress to Date: NA We analyzed results in light of the other water-related indicators used in the National Water Study and what they mean for the sustainability of water use in Colombia.
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partners: Government
NGO / Civil Society
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2014  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Water utilities
Planning & Implementation Time: 3 - 6 months
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: Other
Profile Completion: 77%

Project Overview

To conduct a multi-sectoral water footprint assessment of all watersheds in Colombia’s inland territory, as part of the National Water Study 2014 (ENA, 2014). We calculated the green and blue water footprints of four economic sectors per watershed: agriculture, domestic, industry, and energy and oil. We conducted the environmental sustainability of both blue and green water footprints using local data and maps. We analyzed results in light of the other water-related indicato…

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To conduct a multi-sectoral water footprint assessment of all watersheds in Colombia’s inland territory, as part of the National Water Study 2014 (ENA, 2014). We calculated the green and blue water footprints of four economic sectors per watershed: agriculture, domestic, industry, and energy and oil. We conducted the environmental sustainability of both blue and green water footprints using local data and maps. We analyzed results in light of the other water-related indicators used in the National Water Study and what they mean for the sustainability of water use in Colombia.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Water utilities
Months & Implementing: 3 - 6 months
Financial Resources: Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)
Challenges: Other

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