What are the side effects of the dams’ construction on deforestation figures?
This will have to be monitored, but the construction is expected to increase deforestation and degradation as a result of the rampant demand for public services, land and infrastructure induced by new migration and financial flows to the region. 6) What is the purpose of this film? With this film, WWF aims to draw attention to the potential social and environmental impacts related to the construction of the dams, and to inform potential project financers about these impacts. The film will also be used as a tool for capacity-building and knowledge-sharing with the communities directly, indirectly and potentially affected by the dams. 7) Who are the target audiences? – Brazil and Bolivia Governments – Energy and environmental sectors in Bolivia and Brazil – Financers – NGOs – Affected Communities 8) Which are the film’s main messages? That the people affected by the dams have not been properly informed about what will happen to them, to their communities, livelihoods, and land after the
