The excessive use of water recharge sources jeopardizes the quality of life and health, as well as increases the vulnerability of the most disadvantaged people. In Central America, there are different mechanisms to prevent populations from suffering water shortages, which signifies that certain challenges need to be addressed by public, private and civil society actors. The lack of sustainable management of natural assets and the defense of territory, together with conflicts related to the availability and quality of water, are among the main challenges facing the governance of territories for good integrated management of water resources, in addition to the participation of women and indigenous peoples.

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