Climate change adaptation through watershed, forest and disaster risk management and governance TOP UP SIDA

About this project

On May 31, 2023, the EU and Sweden signed a ¿20 million contribution agreement to support Bolivia in adapting to climate change through watershed, forest, and disaster risk management. Running from June 2023 to May 2027, the program aims to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.This initiative is unique as it involves civil society organizations rather than specific projects, fostering collaboration at multiple levels. This approach has improved interactions between civil society and government, influencing public policy and promoting sustainable practices. Key achievements include better forest fire management, a shift in Bolivia's climate change policy, and the development of sustainable productive models. The program has also highlighted the importance of building trust among partners and the need for stronger environmental governance.Over the past seven decades, Bolivia has lost 13% of its original forest cover, with deforestation rates among the highest globally. This has led to significant CO2 emissions, biodiversity loss, and increased vulnerability to natural disasters. In 2024, Bolivia faced a major environmental disaster with 12.6 million hectares burned due to wildfires. Deforestation is driven by land conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching, exacerbated by weak governmental responses and poor coordination. The Amazon rainforest, crucial for global climate stability, is nearing a tipping point due to deforestation, combined with the ne…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Bolivia

Sectors

Biodiversity

Focus

Biodiversity · Main focusGender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focusDesertification · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63351.

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