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Project Timeline

Aconcagua Catchment

The journey so far

Project Timeline

WAVE Aconcagua (2025-2028) is the first project under the WAVE Partnership. The collective action project was initiated in 2023 through the RVO Partners for Water program, building on pioneering work by Nature’s Pride, the Government of the Netherlands, Greenticket, and NewForesight. The WAVE Aconcagua project is run by Nature’s Pride, Salling Group, Dole Food Company, Westfalia Fruit, the producer-driven Aconcagua Network, and the Government of the Netherlands, and is coordinated by NewForesight.

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Project Milestones

  • 2020
    Initial set of workshops on market transformations in the Aconcagua Catchment

    Hosted the first series of workshops to explore market transformation opportunities in the Aconcagua Catchment.

  • 2021
    Development of the Aconcagua Catchment Passport

    Assessed the baseline situation in collaboration with Good Stuff International (GSI), Nature’s Pride Foundation, and Partners for Water.

  • 2022
    Formation of the Aconcagua Network

    Established a local network of farmers to foster inclusive and trust-based dialogues, with the goal of finding efficient solutions to improve the water resilience of the Aconcagua Valley basin.

  • 2023
    Priority setting and planning with the Aconcagua Network

    Defined shared priorities with network members.

  • H1 2024
    Stakeholder convening for WAVE Aconcagua Partnership

    Engaged key stakeholders—including retailers, importers, exporters, government bodies, research institutions, and NGOs.

  • H2 2024
    Scoping Phase Kick-Off

    Launched the scoping phase with producers and supply chain actors to build a shared understanding of current challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions.

  • H1 2025
    Fact Base and Strategy Development

    Compiled data and insights to inform a targeted implementation strategy.

  • H2 2025
    WAVE Aconcagua Partnership Launch

    Began the three-year strategy implementation with the Aconcagua Network and supply chain partners.