Strengthening the human right to water, the food security as well as the climate resilience of rural communities in the dry corridor of Guatemala

About this project

The rural communities in Guatemalas dry corridor are characterized by poverty, food insecurity and water scarcity, which is being exacerbated by climate change. The program strengthens the resilience of smallholder farming families by promoting community organization, sustainable agroecological farming practices and community-based climate monitoring, as well as by developing and implementing climate monitoring and by developing and implementing community plans for adaptation to climate change, including risk prevention and rainwater storage. One focus is on promoting womens and youth groups. In addition, the local population is empowered to better advocate for their human rights and to find solutions to water shortages with the and demand solutions to water scarcity and food insecurity from the responsible authorities. At national level, a contribution is made to improving the legal framework in the area of water in Guatemala through public relations and advocacy work together with existing networks.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Guatemala

Sectors

Water resources conservation (including data collection)Food crop productionHuman rightsAgricultural extension

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Main focusClimate adaptation · Main focus

Places

Guatemala City

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202506004-8524.

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