Sustainable solutions: Learning from rural and indigenous water and sanitation practices in Latin America and the Caribbean

This publication explores how Indigenous and rural communities across Latin America and the Caribbean are redefining water and sanitation management through ancestral knowledge, collective governance, and innovative, nature-based practices. Drawing on real examples from across the region, it examines how these communities combine traditional wisdom with low-cost ecological technologies to overcome water scarcity, protect ecosystems, and strengthen local resilience. By documenting a wide range of management models and adaptive strategies, the report offers valuable insights into how culturally grounded, community-led solutions can promote equity, sustainability, and environmental balance.