Side Event - Water Conference 2023: Andean Water Fund Platform

Water Funds have proven to be a successful, locally led mechanism for the protection of water resources, that constitute a governance platform for public, private, and community stakeholders to work together for the equitable access and supply of clean and safe water. The 20+ years of Water Funds’ experience in the Andean region sustain the impact of protecting approximately 1.8 million hectares of high Andean mountain ecosystems that supply water to more than 30 million inhabitants in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. However, the sustainability of these mechanisms is a continuous challenge.