{"id":25588,"date":"2026-07-08T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnature.org\/project\/constructed-wetlands-in-latin-america\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T21:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T19:51:35","slug":"constructed-wetlands-in-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/globalnature.org\/en\/project\/constructed-wetlands-in-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Constructed wetlands in Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ motion_trigger_start=”middle” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-12px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||”]We use innovative nature-based solutions for efficient, ecological drinking water and wastewater treatment in rural regions of Latin America. and thus improve the living and hygiene situation of the rural population.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Beschreibung” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-12px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Separator GNF” module_class=”gnf-divider-module” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n

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\npollution affects water quality and the health of the population. We improve water quality and living conditions by building rainwater collection systems, sanitation and constructed wetlands. These nature-based solutions are particularly well-suited for remote areas without central infrastructure, as they are cost-effective and require little maintenance.
\nThe filters use locally available plant species, do not require electricity and bind CO2. Local capacities for operation, maintenance and sustainable use of water resources are strengthened. A transnational exchange promotes the transfer of knowledge on technologies and best practices in ecological wastewater treatment. We specifically involve local communities in planning and implementation in order to strengthen their skills in sustainable water management.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Karte Projektgebiet” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-12px|auto||” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Separator GNF” module_class=”gnf-divider-module” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/globalnature.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/seedling.svg” admin_label=”Ziel 1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”–et_global_body_font|700|||||||” header_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_font_size_phone=”50px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93}”]Four constructed wetlands and several rainwater harvesting systems will be installed and adapted to local conditions to provide water and treat wastewater in a sustainable manner.<\/span><\/span> <\/span>
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Contribution to the sustainability goals<\/h2>\n

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