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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…

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. …

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.…

ROSA: Tariff and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Water Sustainability in Panama (Session 4)

3 Oct 2024 | Briefing note

On October 3rd, 2024, the fourth session of the webinar series: “Energy efficiency in the water and sanitation sector” was held, within the framework of the Water Sustainability Network and Observatory project (ROSA in Spanish). Under the leadership of Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer at ECLAC, the event brought together members of the National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) of Panama, with the aim of discussing strategies and technologies to improve energy efficiency in the water and sanitation sector. Alfredo Montañez and Pedro Chavarro, Senior Water Experts at ECLAC…

ROSA: Tariff and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Water Sustainability in Panama (Session 3)

26 Sep 2024 | Briefing note

On September 26th, 2024, the third session of the webinar series: Tariff and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Water Sustainability in Panama was held within the framework of the Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability project (ROSA in Spanish), focusing on social tariffs. The event was attended by Silvia Saravia, Economic Affairs Officer at ECLAC, and Alfredo Montañez and Diego Fernández, both Senior Water Experts at ECLAC. During the session, policies and mechanisms were discussed to ensure that social tariffs allow the most vulnerable sectors to access drinking water and…

ECLAC Supports Guatemala's Energy Transition Process

26 Sep 2024 | Briefing note

ECLAC supports the government of Guatemala in identifying and analyzing institutional and governance challenges to implement strategies and public policies that strengthen the energy transition and promote a more sustainable and inclusive mining sector.…

ROSA: Tariff and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Water Sustainability in Panama (Session 2)

12 Sep 2024 | Briefing note

The second session of the webinar series: Tariff and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Water Sustainability in Panama within the framework of the Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability project (ROSA in Spanish) took place on September 12th, 2024. This event featured the participation of Silvia Saravia, Economic Affairs Officer at ECLAC; Diego Fernández and Alfredo Montañez, Senior Water Experts at ECLAC. During the meeting, technical and regulatory approaches to the tariff structure in the drinking water sector were addressed, discussing cost calculation methods and their …

Third Virtual Training Session under the ROSA Project for the Plurinational State of Bolivia: “Application of Circular Economy Principles in the Drinking Water and Sanitation Sector”

6 Sep 2024 | Briefing note

On Friday, September 6, 2024, the third online training session on the “Application of Circular Economy Principles in the Drinking Water and Sanitation Sector” was held, directed at the Plurinational State of Bolivia as part of the Water Sustainability Network and Observatory (ROSA) Project. The three-hour session focused on the opportunities that the circular economy offers for methane recovery in wastewater treatment plants, highlighting estimation methodologies, financial evaluation, and financing options.…

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