Highly qualified team of technicians and public policy specialists

Own, but limited data collection and processing capacities; therefore

Integration of external analytical expertise (ICLEI)

Lack of inclusion of empirical evidence in climate policymaking

Comprehensive local, regional and national data consistently available, collected and analyzed

Data made available for external public in the Consortium’s official website

Incorporation of external policy advisory services to support regional climate action

Regional Emissions Inventory as reference for policy analysis and evaluation

Robust administrative capacity, backed by a substantial team of technicians and public policy specialists, coordinating internal administrative processes

Environmental Working Group to coordinate environmental and climate policymaking

Continuous funding by members, supplemented by specific project fundings; subject to variations with government withdrawals.

The relative strong institutional structure with mechanisms of social control ensures relative autonomy and favors accountability

General Assembly of Mayors as the main arena for conflict-solution and intergovernmental coordination

Highly dependent on the mayor’s political and financial commitment

Partnerships with public, private and non-governmental organizations to develop regional plans (Regional Plan for Climate Change) and secure funding for infrastructure projects

Lack of continuity in the climate policy network

Limited commitment at the local level may, in certain contexts, hinder the local implementation of regionally defined policies and plans

Regional recognition and authority; however, varying commitment of local governments over time

Active participation in various regional forums, including the São Paulo Metropolitan Region Development Council

Political dialogue that includes national and international organizations, and state and federal governments

Despite successful integrated planning, political divergences ultimately led to the cessation of climate policy

The PCJ Basin Agency and Consortium are supported by highly qualified staff and possess substantial analytical capacity

The National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) provide national data collection platforms (river/reservoir levels) and technical assistance

Twelve chambers with diverse administrative responsibilities, ensuring civil society participation.

PCJ Basin Agency handling operational aspects, managing financial resources and implementing agreed-upon decisions

Availability of financial resources from water use charges, enabling consistent activity planning

The committee successfully coordinates efforts among municipalities in São Paulo and Minas Gerais, while also integrating actions with federal entities

FEHIDRO ensures funding for programs aimed at improving water quality and protecting water bodies

The robust institutional architecture, particularly the PCJ Agency, guarantees operational continuity

Representatives from various sectors - government, users, and civil society - creating platforms for dialogue and deliberation on water issues

PNRH and SINGREH providing a legal framework for effective water management

Ability to coordinate actions across various government levels and stakeholders, thereby promoting integrated water resources management