Our governance model establishes clear roles and responsibilities for Associates, Council, and the professional team. The Cerrado das Águas Consortium is a legally independent nonprofit association, responsible for its budget and interventions, in front of its members and society.

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The Consortium's actions are funded by companies whose raw material supply depends on region sustainability. Coffee production chain companies were the pioneers in structuring this initiative and are the majority among the associates, actively participating in the decision-making process of the Consortium's actions and contributing with an annual amount. However, the Consortium is open to all sectors interested in getting involved in conservation initiatives that promote climate resilience, as all work is carried out in hydrographic basins where various types of crops exist, all of which depend on water, a precious resource.