In the words of the city’s deputy mayor, “We cannot talk about life and water separately.”
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Category Archives: Fresh Water
To Sustain Freshwater Resources, Transboundary Cooperation is Key
This World Water Day, Tracy Farrell takes us inside CI’s work in the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia.
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Indonesian Communities Build a ‘Green Wall’ to Fight Deforestation
Over 30 million people living on Java depend on intact forests to protect their water supply.
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Restoring Freshwater Fisheries in the Colombian Amazon
Overfishing isn’t just an environmental problem — it’s also a social one, as fish is the main protein source for local families.
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To Relocate Town Buried By Mudslide, Colombians Turn to Nature
Using innovative ecosystem mapping tools, CI and partners are helping one town adapt to a changing climate.
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What’s the Water Footprint of Your Diet?
At World Water Week, everyone is talking about the close ties between fresh water and food.
Water Shortages May Escalate Conflict Between Countries
As climate change fuels droughts across the globe, we need a plan for managing water resources across borders.
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In Brazil, Working to Safeguard 1/8 of the World’s Fresh Water
Brazil’s rivers link distant geographies, meaning activities in one region can have big impacts downstream.
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Incorporating Nature into Decision-Making in Madagascar
CI and partners are conducting important research on the value of ecosystems for economic activities.
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Planting Trees + Creating Jobs in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Seven out of 10 of Brazil’s biggest cities depend on this forest for water and electricity.
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