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São Paulo Water Fund — PCJ and Upper Tietê Watersheds (Brazil)

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Evidence: Observational / pre–post Top 33% 53/100 · Ask Evidence Copilot about this practice

Multi-donor water fund protecting drinking water for 22 million São Paulo residents via PES to 430+ farmers across 11,000 ha in the PCJ and Upper Tietê watersheds. Leveraged R$200 M (US$61 M); modelling shows 50% sediment reduction achievable in priority areas.

11,000 ha
Atlantic Forest conserved
430
Farmers engaged
R$200M (US$61M)
Funding leveraged
50%
Modelled sediment-load reduction
São Paulo Water Fund — PCJ and Upper Tietê Watersheds (Brazil)

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
SABESP / The Nature Conservancy / Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica
Period
2007–present
Keywords
water utility, conservation, civil society, corporate partnership

Context

The Sao Paulo water fund for the PCJ and Upper Tiete watersheds is a multi-donor trust with SABESP, TNC and SOS Mata Atlantica.

Results

It has conserved 11,000 ha of Atlantic Forest, engaged 430 farmers and leveraged R$200M (US$61M), with models indicating a 50% reduction in sediment load in priority areas.

Implementation

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