The myriad rivers that together form the La Plata Basin are essential for the health of the wetland area and its people. They are the natural habitat of countless species. They are a source of food and water for drinking, washing and irrigation. They are a means of...

Millions of people depend on the ecosystems of the La Plata Basin, either directly or indirectly. Rural communities make a living through fishing, small-scale agriculture and tourism. They use the water for drinking, irrigation, washing and travel. People in the...

The governments of the La Plata Basin are heavily promoting the production and expansion of large-scale export-oriented industrial agribusiness, mainly soy and cattle. Intensive production of animals and crops has had a devastating impact on the La Plata Basin...

The La Plata Basin was once comprised of interconnected ecosystems – jungles, savannahs, grasslands and wetlands – joined together via the water. Today, the region’s intact natural and cultural habitats are mainly found in fragmented protected areas and indigenous...