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Amazon Water Challenge

Empowering Youth to Protect the Amazon's Water Future

The Challenge Facing in Amazon

The Amazon rainforest, a cornerstone of global biodiversity, is facing unprecedented water-related challenges. Climate change, deforestation, pollution, and the over-exploitation of natural resources are putting immense pressure on the region’s ecosystems. Water scarcity, droughts, floods, and contamination affect not only the local environment but also the communities that depend on these water resources. The impact on indigenous peoples, local livelihoods, and biodiversity is profound.

These challenges are not isolated—they are interconnected and threaten the very fabric of the Amazon. Tackling them requires innovative, sustainable solutions, and one of the most powerful ways to address these issues is through the involvement of the next generation.

About the Amazon Water Challenge

The Amazon Water Challenge is an important initiative under the UNESCO Amazon Biosphere Reserve Program. The program focuses on halting forest degradation, conserving biodiversity, and supporting local communities, particularly indigenous peoples, in addressing environmental challenges. As part of this effort, the Amazon Water Challenge seeks to engage youth in tackling the water-related issues that threaten these critical biosphere reserves.

Through this challenge, young people are invited to develop and implement solutions aimed at enhancing water resilience in the Amazon region. By focusing on youth involvement, the program aims to empower the next generation to become stewards of the environment, ensuring sustainable water management for the future of the Amazon.

Actionable Results

Supporting youth in designing and executing solutions that directly address critical water related challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement

Connecting youths with communities, governments, and organizations for collaborative action.

Youth Ambassadors

Empowering youths to become advocates for water sustainability, amplifying their voices on global platforms.

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The upcoming initiative will equip young leaders with the tools and mentorship to create innovative solutions that will make a lasting impact. I’m excited to see young participants take on real-world water conservation challenges in the Amazon region and beyond.

Gregor van Essen,

Programme Supervisor, Amazon Water Resilience Challenge

Challenge Activities

Trainings & Workshops

Gain foundational knowledge through expert-led sessions and apply it in hands-on workshops.

Field Work

Visits to biosphere reserves, like Podocarpus-El Cóndor, will deepen understanding of water challenges and local dynamics.

Expert Mentoring

Mentors guide teams throughout the program, ensuring their solutions are on track and impactful.

Solution Development & Pitching

Develop, pitch, and refine their ideas, gaining feedback from experts and stakeholders.

Site Implementation

Participants will bring their solutions to life with support for practical execution and seed funding.

Amazon Water Resilience Challenge – Ecuador Edition Coming Soon

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Ecuador edition of the Amazon Water Resilience Challenge. This event will focus on empowering local youth to tackle water-related challenges in the Amazon Biosphere Reserves of Ecuador. Stay tuned for more details and find out how you can get involved in shaping the future of the Amazon.

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