Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Financing Conservation in Cotapata and Pilon Lajas Key Biodiversity Areas through Water Reciprocal Agreements, Bolivia

Grantee Name: Fundación Natura Bolivia

Hotspot: Tropical Andes
Location: Bolivia
Amount: $131,250
Dates: Sep 2022 – Dec 2023
Keywords: Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Conservation finance, Payment for Ecosystem Services, Protected Areas, Water management

Establish and strengthen the governance, administration, and financial sustainability of three municipal water funds dedicated to conserving three protected areas. Key activities include preparation of operating manuals, budgets, needs assessments and management plans; environmental education and communications; community watershed management and sustainable development projects; signing of reciprocal water agreements; and private sector outreach.

Strategic Direction : 2 In the seven priority corridors, collaborate with public and private sector stakeholders to enable biodiversity conservation, a green recovery from COVID-19, and environmental, financial, and social sustainability, in be