In the Canete basin in Peru a hydropower company, the agricultural sector (located in the downstream area), the tourism sector and the urban water users all contribute to a trustfund which is used to make payments to the farmers in the upstream areas for conservation projects, recouperation projects and also projects that support a business that they want to start. It is a change in the paradigm of how we account for our natural capital.
More info: WLE-CGIAR
Produced by: WLE-CGIAR
Year: 2014
Language: English
Region: Peru, South America
