Water is the lifeblood of ecosystems, agriculture, and human survival. This category explores how water is managed, polluted, protected, and contested around the globe—between drought, privatization, and collective resilience.
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The Philippines, with its extensive network of rivers and vulnerability to tropical storms, faces perennial challenges from flooding and pollution. Metro Manila, home to over 13 million people, suffers particularly from clogged waterways that amplify disaster risks during the rainy season. In this context, San Miguel Corporation's Better Rivers PH initiative represents a significant private effort to rehabilitate degraded...
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The RECLIMA project, officially known as "Upscaling Climate Resilience Measures in the Dry Corridor Agroecosystems of El Salvador," was approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on October 20, 2018, and has been under implementation since July 17, 2019 . Spanning five years, it focuses on restoring degraded ecosystems to protect water sources, stimulate aquifer recharge, and enhance agricultural...
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Lake Ypacaraí, Paraguay's most iconic inland water body, has long been a source of drinking water, irrigation, and recreation, supporting up to 79 species of fish and various mammals...
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The MegaFiltros Program emerged in 2025 as a collaborative effort between Latin American governments, notably Ecuador's under President Daniel Noboa, and multinational corporations to install large-scale water filtration systems...
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Parque Nacional Alerce Costero, spanning Chile's Los Ríos region, protects one of the world's oldest forest ecosystems, featuring the iconic alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) trees that can endure for millennia...
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Chubut's forest restoration initiatives, centered on recovering native ecosystems in areas like the Reserva Provincial Naciente del Río Tigre and Los Alerces National Park, have gained momentum in recent...
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Sungai Watch began as a response to Bali's polluted waterways, evolving into a nationwide effort against plastic pollution. By installing floating barriers made from upcycled materials, the organization prevents...
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The Open Rivers Programme, launched as part of the EU's Horizon Europe mission, aims to restore endangered rivers by removing small, obsolete barriers and enhancing biodiversity . With €13.9...
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The Microcuencas Reforestation Initiative, active across Latin America, focuses on restoring small-scale watersheds through reforestation and ecosystem management. Rooted in broader efforts like Initiative 20x20, which aims to restore...
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Bhutan's commitment to environmental conservation is enshrined in its constitution, mandating at least 60% forest cover—a target it exceeds with policies emphasizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over pure economic...
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China's northern provinces grapple with severe water shortages, driving innovation in desalination. The Rizhao facility, operational since late November 2025, marks a milestone by integrating low-grade waste heat (8–38°C)...
Uruguay, long hailed as a sustainability leader in Latin America, has ramped up its efforts to integrate circular economy principles into water and waste management. The program, evolving since...
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Paraguay's water management challenges are well-documented, with rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion straining resources. Access to improved water sources rose to 97.3% by 2016, but losses from outdated infrastructure...
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Proyecto RECLIMA, launched in 2019 with a $127 million budget from the Green Climate Fund, focuses on upscaling climate resilience in El Salvador's Dry Corridor agroecosystems . Spanning 114...