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ECLAC participates in the Virtual Workshop "Gender approach and comprehensive management of water resources" aimed at strengthening the existing Cooperation Alliance between agencies of the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

28 November 2022, 06:00 - 07:00 | Event (Other events)

The Workshop, organized by UN Women Argentina and ECLAC, addressed the relationship between gender and water resources. It aimed at strengthening the capacities of the work teams of the entities of the established Cooperation Alliance. This Alliance seeks to improve the formulation and implementation of territorial and regional sustainable development projects and plans.…

ECLAC participates in the XII Edition of the International Economic Week – The Economics of Natural Resources

24 November 2022, 06:00 - 07:00 | Event (Other events)

The event organized by the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, took place in Quito (Ecuador), in the Auditorium of the Cultural Center - PUCE, included the participation of experts from various institutions related to natural resources. ECLAC, through the Natural Resources Division, presented three keynote talks in the framework of the work carried out by the Division and its Water and Energy Unit.…

Activities of the members of the Regional Group of Experts on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean from September to November 2022

22 November 2022, 06:00 - 07:00 | Event (Other events)

The Regional Expert Group on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean has been created in the preparatory framework for the World Water Conference 2023. Between September and November 2022, its members have promoted various activities that contribute to the acceleration of the achievement of SDG 6:…

The results of ECLAC's public consultation to identify water priorities of Caribbean countries have been published

16 November 2022, 06:00 - 07:00 | Event (Other events)

ECLAC developed a Caribbean open consultation to showcase the region's priorities on water resources. The consultation was conducted through an open online survey between August and October 2022. It intended to collect contributions from different regional stakeholders, as inputs to the preparatory process of the United Nations Water Conference 2023.…

ECLAC participates in the Andean Regional Water Forum 2022 to move towards the implementation of the Andean Environmental Charter

27 - 28 October 2022 | Event (Other events)

The event, which took place in Lima (Peru) at the Headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Andean Community (CAN), was organized by the CAN General Secretariat with the support of the Resilient Andes to Climate Change project, facilitated by the HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation - Avina Foundation consortium, and financed by the Swiss Cooperation - COSUDE. The event also saw the collaboration of ECLAC through its Water and Energy Unit of the Natural Resources Division, with support of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and was outlined as an Andean cooperation opportunit…

The selection of presenters for the Brainstorming Solutions Panel, during the Regional Water Dialogues in February 2023, is now available

11 October 2022, 09:00 - 10:00 | Event (Other events)

The Natural Resources Division at ECLAC is organizing the third edition of the Regional Water Dialogues. The event will take place in a hybrid way (onsite and virtually) in Santiago de Chile between February 1 and 3, 2023. The virtual registration for the event is now available. The main theme will be to accelerate the fulfillment of SDG 6: guarantee the availability of water, its sustainable management and sanitation for all, in addition to achieving a sustainable and inclusive water transition.…

The Natural Resources Division of ECLAC participates in the first National Meeting on Water in Argentina

11 October 2022, 09:00 - 11:00 | Event (Other events)

The event was held on October 27 and 28 and had the goal of reviewing the trends and challenges of the drinking water and sanitation sector for the Argentinian country. Likewise, it was a place for inter-institutional linkage and coordination, being organized by different entities that work on the matter at the national and local levels: Argentine Water and Sanitation (AySA), the Greater Buenos Aires Union of Workers in Sanitary Works (SGBATOS), the Ministry of Public Works of Argentina, the National Entity of Water Sanitation Works (ENOHSA) and the Federation of Workers in Sanitary Works (FEN…

The deadline to answer the Public Consultation to identify Caribbean water priorities has been extended until October 30, 2022

5 October 2022 | Event (Other events)

ECLAC is interested in compiling points of view, experiences, and proposals from Caribbean countries regarding their main challenges. Caribbean states are highly vulnerably due to the financial indebtedness and climate change and must receive adequate support, including through concessional funding and reestablishment of the liquidity they need. Thus, ECLAC wants to highlight the importance of these countries and focus its activities regarding the concept of “Caribbean first”.…

ECLAC Natural Resources Division participates in the Webinar "30 years Articulating Partnerships for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean" on the 30th anniversary of the Inter-American Water Day.

3 October 2022, 09:00 - 11:00 | Event (Other events)

The Webinar, organised by the Inter-American Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (AIDIS), had as main objective to evaluate the effectiveness of the actions and the potential of this commemoration for the region to advance in the achievement of the SDGs in a comprehensive manner and to have an impact especially on the targets of SDG 6 and SDG 3. It was attended by ECLAC through its Water and Energy Unit, together with high-level representatives from other regional bodies.…

ECLAC's Natural Resources Division co-organized the session "Investing in the Future: A Paradigm Shift in Latin America and the Caribbean" at the World Water Week 2022 in Stockholm

29 August 2022 | Event (Other events)

The hybrid session took place within the framework of the World Water Week 2022 (WWW 2022), held in Stockholm between August 23 and September 1. The objective of the session was to explore tools and ways to maximize the impact and sustainability of investments in water, sanitation and hygiene.…

Selection of activities carried out by the members of the Regional Group of Experts on Water Resources of Latin America and the Caribbean between June and August 2022

24 August 2022 | Event (Other events)

Between June and August 2022, the Regional Group of Experts on Water Resources of Latin America and the Caribbean, created in the preparatory framework for the 2023 World Water Conference, promoted various activities that contribute to accelerating the accomplishment of SDG 6. You can find extended information of selected activities below:…

We invite you to send an abstract of your initiative to accelerate SDG 6 in Latin America and the Caribbean, and be a part of the ECLAC Regional Water Dialogues in February 2023

22 August - 15 October 2022 | Event (Other events)

The third edition of the Regional Water Dialogues will be held in a hybrid way (onsite and virtual) in Santiago de Chile between February 1 and 3, 2023. The main theme will be to accelerate the compliance of SDG 6 and achieve a sustainable and inclusive transition for water.…

The ECLAC Natural Resources Division participated in the "XX Ordinary Meeting of the Central American and Dominican Republic Council for Potable Water and Sanitation (CONCARD-APS)".

29 July 2022, 06:00 - 08:00 | Event (Other events)

The meeting, organised by the Central American and Dominican Republic Drinking Water and Sanitation Forum (FOCARD-APS), sought to coordinate cross-sectoral actions needed to advance the 2030 Agenda. The meeting was attended by ECLAC through its Water and Energy Unit, together with members of the Central American and Dominican Republic Drinking Water and Sanitation Council (CONCARD-APS), cooperation agencies and regional organisations.…

ECLAC was part of the workshop of the Colombia-USA Water, Energy and Food Nexus Alliance, presenting the Methodological Guide for the design of policies with this approach

15 July 2022 | Event (Other events)

The event was held in a hybrid format, face-to-face and virtual in Bogotá, Colombia. It counted with the participation and support of the Pennsylvania State University together with the Tadeo University, the National University of Colombia, the Javeriana University and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) through its offices in Latin America. All of them are part of the Alliance.…

The Natural Resources Division of ECLAC participates in the course "Development and production promotion in the subnational governments of Chile: how to design a support policy for the productive sector from the regions"

23 June 2022 | Event (Other events)

The virtual course organized by the Latin American Institute for Economic and Social Planning (ILPES) for officials of the Undersecretariat for Regional and Administrative Development of Chile (SUBDERE) sought to contribute to the training of professionals in policy development from a territorial perspective, with the participation of the Natural Resources Division of ECLAC through its Water and Energy Unit.…

Selection of activities carried out by the members of the Regional Group of Experts on Water Resources of Latin America and the Caribbean between March 2022 and June 2022

16 June 2022, 08:00 - 09:00 | Event (Other events)

The members of the Regional Group of Experts on Water Resources of Latin America and the Caribbean, created in the preparatory framework for the 2023 World Water Conference, have promoted numerous activities that contribute to the acceleration of achievement of SDG 6. You can find extended information on selected activities at the following links. UNESCO and CODIA launch the document “Cooperación en materia de aguas transfronterizas en América Latina y el Caribe”. This document is launched with the aim of promoting knowledge and institutional capacities for cooperation and joint actions …

ECLAC publishes Progress report on regional preparatory process of Latin America and the Caribbean for the mid-term review of the International Decade for Action, "Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028" and the United Nations Water Conference 2023

6 June 2022, 08:00 - 09:00 | Event (Other events)

The report, containing information on the initiatives of the countries of the region as well as ECLAC’s proposal to promote the acceleration of the achievement of SDG 6, is presented in the framework of preparation for the mid-term review of the International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028” and the United Nations Water Conference 2023…

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