Brazil Joint Country Entry Study
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We are beginning to see the significant impact that climate change can have on water around the world, including in Brazil. These effects tell us that the time for adaptation is now, and that water resilience should be at the core of this work.
In this light, the Just Transitions for Water Security (JTWS) team has been working with Brazilian partners to understand the links between water security and climate resilience, and to identify key actions to take.
The JTWS programme provides this support through three initiatives: Water Tracker engaging with government stakeholders on policy, regulations and laws, Fair Water Footprint focusing on responsible water consumption in the supply chain, and Resilient Water Accelerator focusing on investment to enable change in the country.
This Joint Country Entry Study is intended for the JTWS program and will be used to undertake engagement with actors in Brazil’s water sector.
A key factor in building water resilience is understanding the specific risk and challenges faced by countries, regions and settlements. A core component of JTWS’s work, and the purpose of these reports was to help us build this understanding.
Our report highlights the country’s pivotal role in managing one of the planet’s largest freshwater systems while navigating growing challenges of drought, deforestation, urban water stress, and climate extremes. Critical actions include:
Strengthening water resilience in national and basin-level climate planning.
Expanding fair and transparent water use across supply chains, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing.
Mobilising finance for resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions in vulnerable biomes such as the Amazon and the Caatinga.
Supporting collaboration between government, private sector, and civil society to advance shared water security.