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ROSA Online Assistance: "The Water Convention - A Tool to Improve the Management of Transboundary Waters" in the Plurinational State of Bolivia (Session 6)

6 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

On December 6, 2024, the sixth and final online training session for the Plurinational State of Bolivia took place under the framework of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability). The session was titled The Water Convention - A Tool to Improve the Management of Transboundary Waters. The event aimed to address key questions such as: What is its objective? How does it work? And what are the benefits for a country to adhere to it?…

ECLAC highlights the challenges and opportunities of water in the face of climate change at the IWA seminar

5 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

Dr. Silvia L. Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer in charge of Water Affairs at ECLAC, participated on December 5 in the seminar organized by the International Water Association (IWA). Her presentation addressed the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change in water resource management in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the need for effective governance, sustainable investments, and adaptation strategies.…

Wastewater Treatment: A Solution for Climate Mitigation and Methane Reduction

4 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the webinar titled “Wastewater as a Solution for Climate Mitigation and Methane Reduction – Overlooked Opportunities” was held. This event brought together prominent international experts to discuss the role of wastewater treatment as a key tool in combating climate change and reducing methane emissions. Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of the Natural Resources Division at ECLAC, shared innovative findings on the implementation of circular economy principles in treatment plants across Latin America and the Caribbean.…

Fifth Meeting of the Regional Expert Group on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean

3 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

On Wednesday, December 3, 2024, the Fifth Meeting of the Regional Expert Group on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean was held, organized by the Natural Resources Division of ECLAC. This event brought together representatives from leading institutions in the water sector to discuss achievements made throughout the year, plan future activities, and promote regional collaboration in the sustainable management of water resources.…

Methane Calculator: Assessment of Energy Utilization of Biogas in Water Treatment Plants

3 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

The “Methane Calculator” is a dynamic and innovative tool developed by Silvia Saravia Matus, Romeo Moers Escoto, Pedro Chavarro, René Salgado, and Alfredo Montañez, experts from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). This calculator aims to provide a quick and straightforward preliminary assessment of the energy and economic potential of biogas generated in wastewater treatment plants. It focuses on transitioning toward circular models and is designed to demonstrate that even the smallest plants can benefit from this shift, challenging the paradigm that only large…

ROSA Online Training: “Hydrological Monitoring Networks and Ecological Water Flow” in the Plurinational State of Bolivia (Session 5)

29 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

On November 29, 2024, the Fifth Online Training Session was held as part of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability), titled “Hydrological Monitoring Networks and Ecological Water Flow.” The event aimed to strengthen the capacities of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the design, implementation, and management of hydrological monitoring networks, while also integrating the topic of ecological water flow. This was achieved through presentations and analysis of concrete experiences and best practices, providing expert insights and experiences from other countries. …

IX International Meeting BIBLO 2024: Circular Economy Opportunities in Wastewater Treatment

29 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

As part of the IX International Meeting on Library and Information Sciences, Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus from ECLAC delivered a keynote speech on the challenges of wastewater management in Latin America and the Caribbean. She emphasized the urgent need to apply circular economy strategies in treatment plants to mitigate environmental impact while generating social and economic benefits. The event was organized by the Environmental Library of Peru’s Ministry of the Environment, co-organized by Fundación CRATE of Chile. Experts from various institutions came together to discuss sustainable solution…

ECLAC’s participation in the PAHO and AIDIS symposium: “Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health, and Equity: Key Elements for Achieving the 2030 Agenda.”

26 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

On Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26, the symposium titled “Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health, and Equity: Key Elements for Achieving the 2030 Agenda” took place in Lima, Peru. ECLAC, represented by Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of the Natural Resources Division and responsible for water-related issues, participated in the event. The symposium was organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (AIDIS). Dr. Saravia Matus addressed the challenges and progress in achieving SDG …

Study Tour: Resilient Water Infrastructure Santiago, Chile

22 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

From November 18 to 22, 2024, Santiago, Chile, hosted the Study Tour on Resilient Water Infrastructure, organized by ECLAC. Delegations from 13 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean participated in this event to learn about Chile’s advancements in developing resilient infrastructure to address challenges such as climate change and the megadrought. Activities included visits to key facilities, technical presentations by experts, and discussions on best practices, highlighting public-private collaboration, circular economy, and sustainable financing as essential pillars.…

ECLAC Participated in the IX Edition of Energy Week Held from October 28 to November 1 in Asunción, Paraguay

5 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

At the LIV Meeting of Ministers, held within the framework of the IX Energy Week, ministerial authorities resolved to create the Regional Energy Planning Council, affiliated with OLADE. This Council will be coordinated by OLADE's Permanent Secretariat and will have the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) as a technical support body.…

ECLAC Reinforces the Call for Regional Collaboration on Sustainable Water Management at the XXV CODIA and XVI PHI-LAC Meetings in Costa Rica

5 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

ECLAC took part in the XVI Meeting of National Committees and Focal Points of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean (PHI-LAC) in Costa Rica on November 4 and 5. Additionally, it participated in the XXV Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors and Authorities (CODIA), in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, on November 7 and 8, 2024, under the framework of the Technical Dialogue on “Water Use Efficiency and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)”.…

ROSA: Water Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Tools (Session 3) - Dominican Republic

25 Oct 2024 | Briefing note

The third training session of the Water Sustainability Network and Observatory (ROSA) project for the Dominican Republic, titled “Water Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Tools,” brought together experts and officials to analyze critical challenges in water resource management in the region. During the event, topics such as the unequal distribution of water, the impacts of climate change, and the importance of effective water governance for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6, were discussed. The training featured notable contributi…

ROSA: International Mechanisms on Water Resources: Results and Progress of Major Regional and Global Events - Dominican Republic (Session 2)

18 Oct 2024 | Briefing note

On October 18th of 2024, the Dominican Republic participated in the second online training entitled “International Mechanisms on Water Resources: Results and Progress of the Main Regional and Global Events”, as part of the Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability project (ROSA in Spanish), promoted by ECLAC´s Natural Resources Division. The purpose of this event was to review the context, relevance and results of various international and regional mechanisms in water management, highlighting their value in addressing water challenges in the Dominican Republic.…

ECLAC participates in the X Water Dialogues in Spain 2024

17 Oct 2024 | Briefing note

During the X Water Dialogues Latin America and the Caribbean – Spain, held on October 17 and 18, 2024, in Madrid, ECLAC presented progress and studies on the implementation of the circular economy in wastewater treatment. Discussions focused on methane and electricity recovery in treatment plants, addressing the technical and regulatory challenges faced by the region.…

ROSA: Practical Options for Energy Efficiency in the Water and Sanitation Sector - Panama (Session 5)

10 Oct 2024 | Briefing note

On October 10, 2024, the fifth session of the ROSA online training series for Panama on energy efficiency in the water and sanitation sector, organized by CEPAL, took place. The two-hour training was presented by expert consultants Diego Fernández, Alfredo Montañez and Pedro Chavarro and led by Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer at CEPAL. This session focused on practical cases and recommendations for improving energy efficiency in the operation of pumping systems, the use of variable frequency drives (VFD), motor replacement, and the use of capacitors.…

ROSA: Application of circular economy principles in the drinking water and sanitation sector in the Dominican Republic (Session 1)

9 Oct 2024 | Briefing note

On October 9th, 2024, the first online training session for the Dominican Republic entitled “Application of circular economy principles in the drinking water and sanitation sector” was held. This event was part of the Water Sustainability Network and Observatory project (ROSA in Spanish), an ECLAC´s initiative designed to strengthen countries' capacities in water management. With the participation of local authorities, students and international experts, the session focused on leveraging circular economy principles to transform the drinking water and sanitation sector.…

ROSA: Online Assistance: Water, Energy, Food, and Environment Nexus in the Plurinational State of Bolivia (Session 4)

4 Oct 2024 | Briefing note

On October 4, 2024, the Fourth Online Training session was held as part of the ROSA project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability), titled “Water, Energy, Food, and Environment Nexus,” and was exclusively directed at the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The three-hour event aimed to strengthen capacities related to adopting the nexus approach and provide useful methodological tools for the design and evaluation of cross-sectoral policies in the regional context.…

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