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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.

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The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review Case Study: Anglo American

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Resources Institute
The Brazilian government plans to increase metal ore output by 30 percent by 2030, with an increase in extraction from the Amazon region. This is a significant business opportunity for mining companies, but balancing commercial and conservation efforts presents a challenge. Anglo American, a large...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Big Business and the Amazon: Protecting Nature's Benefits

U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Resources Institute
The Amazon rainforest boasts incomparable biodiversity- home to one thenth of all known species' and plays a vital role in regional water supply and global climate regulation. Yet, it is also a profitable working forest, benefiting both local businesses and international corporations. Trying...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

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