RÍOS is the first project submitted by Mexico to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
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RÍOS advanced the implementation of 12 subprojects focused on the restoration and conservation of riverbanks, as well as on productive reconversion. These actions were carried out in the Ameca-Mascota (Jalisco) and Jamapa (Veracruz) watersheds, promoting practices such as agroforestry and sustainable livestock management. In total, these initiatives have directly impacted 1,900 hectares, with a focus on climate change adaptation.
As part of the capacity-building efforts, more than 2,600 producers received training in best management practices, contributing to enhanced socio-environmental resilience within the participating communities.
Additionally, four financial intermediaries with the potential to develop or adapt specific products aimed at sustainable practices were identified. At the same time, the technical, administrative, and financial capacities of 48 agribusinesses working under sustainable production schemes were strengthened, facilitating their access to climate financing sources.
During the second half of 2024, FMCN, INECC, and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat, acronym in Spanish) began exploring synergies between the National River Restoration Strategy (ENRR, acronym in Spanish) and the National Restoration Program, with the goal of integrating efforts and expanding the reach of river restoration actions as a measure for climate change adaptation.
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The RÍOS project has an Environmental and Social Management System (SGAS) that guides all intervention actions in the territory and monitors the Environmental and Social Safeguards (SAS) to ensure its proper functioning. In addition, it has a Gender Plan that monitors the mainstreaming of this approach and promotes the participation of the vulnerable population in all activities.
RÍOS is considered by the GCF as a Category C project, or minimal to no risk, so it positively impacts ecosystems, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of the beneficiaries.
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To address any questions, clarifications, suggestions, complaints, or comments related to RÍOS, we provide you with the following means of contact corresponding to the project's Complaints and Inquiries Mechanism. Your request will be treated with confidentiality, responsibility, and interest by the representatives of the project.
E-mail: denuncia@fmcn.org
Postal address: Francisco Sosa 102. Santa Catarina. Delegación Coyoacan. CDMX. C.P. 04010.
Telephone: 55 5611 9779
RÍOS is implemented in the Ameca-Mascota watersheds in Jalisco and Jamapa in Veracruz. It began in August 2021.
The calls for RÍOS subprojects were published in January 2022 and are now closed, so no new calls associated with subprojects will be opened. To learn about the project’s progress and results, we invite you to stay tuned to our website and social networks.
Eligible watersheds were determined in the project design. RÍOS is implemented in the Ameca-Mascota watersheds in Jalisco and Jamapa in Veracruz and is not expected to be extended to other regions.
To learn more about RÍOS, click here. You can write to info@fmcn.org to find out how your organization can contribute to this project.