11/10/2025
16:00 - 16:45
Exhibition booth 093
Why attend
This panel offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of legal, institutional, and community-led mechanisms that protect rivers across Latin America. Participants will gain insights into innovative approaches—from granting rivers legal personhood to establishing protected areas and community stewardship—that are shaping the future of freshwater conservation.
Session Description
This 45-minute “pit talk” brings together experts working on river protection across Latin America to share experiences and lessons learned. The panel will showcase a variety of mechanisms including:- Legal frameworks recognizing rivers as subjects of rights
- National laws and policies
- Protected areas and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs)
- Community-led conservation initiatives
- International commitments (Freshwater Challenge)