Water Funds by Region

Rio de Janeiro Water Fund, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Water Fund, Brazil

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Water funds are a tested approach for investing in watershed services where collective active is needed

35 Water Funds in Operation

30+ Water Funds in Development

Water funds are being implemented around the world, including areas like:

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Water Funds Field Guide: 2018

The Water Funds Field Guide captures The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners recommended best practices process for scoping, designing, creating, and operating Water Funds as of 2018. The purpose of this document is to equip practitioners with step by step guidance to the Water Funds Project Cycle. View Water Funds Field Guide: 2018

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Beyond the Source

A new report - called Beyond the Source - analyzes 4,000 cities to demonstrate the health, climate and biodiversity benefits of source water protection. Executive Summary available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. View Beyond the Source

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Urban Water Blueprint

The Urban Water Blueprint analyzes the state of water in more than 2,000 watersheds and 530 cities worldwide to provide science-based recommendations for natural solutions that can be integrated alongside traditional infrastructure to improve water quality. Executive Summary available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. View Urban Water Blueprint