Action 2 – Develop municipal-level policy instruments with an IWRM focus
In 2022, the Global Water Partnership (GWP) South America supported the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES) in developing an IWRM Action Plan (PAGIRH), through a multi-stakeholder consultation process, as part of the commitments made by the country in the framework of the 2030 Agenda.
The result is an Action Plan containing 9 strategic actions with 44 specific activities to accelerate the implementation of IWRM in the country. The following action is part of this Action Plan and focuses on developing policy instruments with an IWRM focus at municipal level. The main activities contributing to this action are as follows:
- Develop guidance for the elaboration of municipal development plans with an IWRM focus;
- Develop model municipal by-laws to regulate the use of public use areas, watercourse protection, water supply and demand management, in at least 1 pilot basin.
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question:
1.2a. Sub-national policies
Level:
Sub-national
Status of action:
Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal:
- 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.B WASH local participation
Budget for action::
150,000 USD
Responsible Agency:
MADES, STP, Municipial authorities, Departmental authorities
