Minas Gerais approves updated State Water Resources Plan

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The Minas Gerais State Water Resources Council (CERH-MG) has approved an update to the State Water Resources Plan (PERH-MG). This strategic instrument, formalized via Normative Deliberation No. 100 on September 29, 2026, will guide water planning and management in the state for a 20-year period spanning 2026 to 2045.

Developed by the Minas Gerais Institute of Water Management (Igam) in collaboration with the Secretariat of State for Environment and Sustainable Development (Semad), the plan is organized into three volumes: a foundational framework, a diagnostic and prognostic analysis of current and future water scenarios, and an operational action plan.

The plan aims to ensure water availability in terms of quantity and quality through integrated management. It specifically addresses regional challenges such as unequal water distribution, particularly in semi-arid regions, rising demand, and diverse usage needs, while balancing socioeconomic development with environmental preservation.