Water resources management: basin plans in Brazil
The project aims to strengthen institutions for water resource management and implement integrated planning in river basins to improve management, expanding the capacity to implement planned actions.
Objective:
Expand the capacity to implement the actions identified in the planning instruments, contributing to improved water resource management.
Project Data:
NbS Data:
Country:
Brazil
4907-00
IICA Code:
US$982,006.00
Amount:
In progress
State:
2019
Start year:
2024
End year:
Yes
NbS application:
How has IICA integrated NbS into its projects?
The project is closely associated with Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) through the recommendation of vegetative, edaphic, and mechanical practices for soil and water resource conservation. Based on the Manual of Vegetative Practices, the Manual of Soil Practices, and the Manual of Mechanical Practices for Soil and Water Conservation, within the framework of the Water Producer Program, the project includes actions intrinsically classified as NbS:
1 - Addresses global challenges:
Addresses risks to water and food security resulting from soil and water resource degradation.
2 - Is based on natural systems:
Uses vegetative practices; mechanical practices such as barraginhas, terraces, infiltration ditches, soil bioengineering, and stone terraces, all based on natural processes; as well as edaphic practices such as soil correction and the use of green and organomineral fertilizers.
3 - Reduces environmental impacts:
In addition to restoring areas, the practices help prevent future degradation.
4 - Provides multiple benefits to the environment and society:
Includes specific practices for the recovery of degraded areas; proposes actions that reduce soil erosion and increase water infiltration; and by collecting information on successful cases in the field, conducting interviews with rural producers, and technical visits, the project values local knowledge and participatory governance, fundamental principles of SbN.
What lessons learned can you share about collaborating with farmers to implement NbS?
Farmers can learn effective soil and water conservation practices from this technical experience to combat the degradation of these resources.
What examples of innovation in NbS can you share from your experience at IICA?
Here are some examples of innovation in Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) from this technical experience:
Integration of mechanical practices and agroforestry systems.
Soil bioengineering with strategic plant species.
Restoration of riparian forests with a productive and environmental focus.
Use of models such as InVEST and SWAT to map priority areas for intervention.
Grasslands managed with a focus on NbS.
How are you promoting education and training in NbS among farmers?
The project included participatory and ongoing training activities, field days, practical workshops, and exchanges between producers, with demonstrations on model farms. In addition, the production of accessible educational materials was promoted.
IICA works with strong community mobilization in micro-watersheds, promoting participatory planning and the leadership of farmers. Integration with agricultural education institutions, universities, and technical assistance services was also established, forming knowledge networks on NBS. Local technicians were trained as multipliers of the practices described in the manuals, and participatory monitoring was implemented through the incentivized use of indicators such as erosion, soil fertility, and vegetation cover, so that farmers themselves can track results and adapt their practices.