Sustainable Asset Valuation of the Recovery of the Bogotá River, Colombia

The Bogotá River basin has faced environmental and social challenges linked to urban growth, declining water quality, and recurring flood risks. Limited wastewater treatment capacity, the degradation of wetlands and riparian areas, and the occupation of floodplains have reduced the river’s ability to support ecological functions and manage water flows. These pressures have been heightened by climate variability and episodes of heavy rainfall, as seen during the 2010–2011 La Niña event. Together, these factors point to the need for coordinated and sustainable approaches to water management and flood resilience at the basin scale. The SAVi assessment applies a multi-method approach that combines systems thinking and quantitative economic analysis.