Extrema Water Conservancy Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Extrema, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Source: Materia Rinnovabile | Renewable Matter
The Extrema Water Conservancy Project in Brazil is a successful Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) initiative that compensates local farmers and landowners for conserving and restoring forested areas that protect water sources. Launched in 2005, it has restored over 5,000 hectares of forest, improved water availability for urban areas, and enhanced ecosystem services such as water filtration and
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Extrema, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Materia Rinnovabile | Renewable Matter
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Original status | Ongoing |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Extrema Water Conservancy Project in Brazil is a successful Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) initiative that compensates local farmers and landowners for conserving and restoring forested areas that protect water sources. Launched in 2005, it has restored over 5,000 hectares of forest, improved water availability for urban areas, and enhanced ecosystem services such as water filtration and drought resilience. |
Original sector | Water Management |
Location
Country | Brazil |
State | Minas Gerais |
City | Extrema |
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Source | Materia Rinnovabile | Renewable Matter |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-03-07 |
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