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ECLAC contributed with its proposal on energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on transforming the development model. The course included the participation of diplomats and officials from the energy sector in the Dominican Republic.…
The seminar titled “Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Water Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities to Achieve SDG 6” was presented by Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of ECLAC’s Water, Energy, and Biodiversity Unit, in collaboration with the Water Resources Center for Agriculture and Mining (CRHIAM) on August 1, 2024. The event focused on the crucial role of water in the region, the current state of water resources, and the proposed actions to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6).…
The seminar titled Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Water Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities to Achieve SDG 6 was presented by the Water Resources Team of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) at the Latin American School of Development Studies (ELADES) on July 26, 2024. The event focused on the current state of water resources in the region, progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), and proposed solutions for a sustainable water transition.…
The study Energy Efficiency in the Sustainable and Inclusive Transition of Latin America and the Caribbean: Progress and Policies contributes to the discussion on energy efficiency, evidence, lessons, and policy instruments.…
ECLAC participated in the Second Regional Energy Integration Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by CIER in Panama on June 26-27, 2024. The event focused on strategies for energy integration and presented advancements in the electric transition towards 2050. ECLAC's involvement included presentations and working groups with representatives from various countries and international organizations, promoting collaboration for a more sustainable and resilient energy future.…
The series of ROSA Webinars aimed to provide tools to improve the regulatory and tariff system in El Salvador, addressing the country's specific challenges in this area. Over the course of four sessions, the theoretical and practical aspects of the country's tariff regulation were analyzed and interactive exercises were carried out to deepen the participants' knowledge.…
On May 31, CEPAL held the third session of the Online Seminars Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Tariff Regulation in El Salvador, as part of the ROSA project. This session focused on analyzing the transition from cost to tariff, taking into account the various factors involved in this process and its impact on the equity and accessibility of the service.…
The Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Ministers, parliamentarians, and technical officers from Caribbean countries gathered at the OPCC side event at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) to exchange knowledge on legislation initiatives set to amplify climate financing in the subregion.…
The seminar on “Water Governance”, organized by the Water and Energy Unit of the Natural Resources Division of ECLAC, presented an in-depth analysis of the current state of water resources in the region, the associated challenges, and proposals to improve water management and governance. The importance of strong governance to ensure equitable and sustainable access to water was highlighted, addressing aspects of public policy, sustainability, and gender equity.…
The event was held on 20th June 2024, to generate a dialogue in the Energy Transition Working Group of Relop (Association of Energy Regulators of Portuguese-speaking Countries), where ECLAC's Natural Resources Division participated with a presentation on the 2030 Agenda, SDG 7, and the situation of LAC in energy transition.…
On May 17, ECLAC conducted the second session of the online seminar series Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Tariff Regulation in El Salvador, as part of the ROSA project. This session brought together several national counterparts to explore alternatives for calculating service costs to ensure their viability and sustainability.…
ECLAC launched the online seminar series Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Tariff Regulation in El Salvador as part of the ROSA project. The first meeting, held on May 13, featured participation from national counterparts. During this event, tools were presented to promote a more sustainable and inclusive regulatory and tariff system in the country, addressing both national challenges and opportunities.…
As part of the ongoing efforts for the project Potable Water, Sanitation, and Renewable Energies to Improve Population Health (UNPDF project and German Cooperation), led by Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer at ECLAC, and her specialized team in circular economy, a follow-up meeting was convened with CONAGUA Mexico, the project's national counterpart, on April 24, 2024. The aim of this meeting was to review progress made in the country and strategize the next steps following the completion of the initial phase of the project.…
During the 2024 Regional Water Dialogues, the president of ASA, Jorge Castaneda, formally announced the municipal commitment to follow the co-designed investment plan for the wastewater treatment plant of Metapán. He also highlighted that initial discussions had taken place with FIDEAGUA, a local NGO funding mechanism operating in El Salvador, expressing interest in exploring investment opportunities in this specific wastewater treatment plant.…
ECLAC's Natural Resources Division was invited to take part in the discussion panel organized by the World Bank and AIDIS on the challenges and guidelines for meeting SDG 6. The panel brought together a group of experts and leaders from the water sector to analyze strategies and policies that aim to address gaps in the fulfillment of this important global objective.…
The water and sanitation crisis requires a holistic, systemic and multilateral response to accelerate the achievement of SDG 6. In the region there is a lack of available data on the governance, management or environmental aspects of water, the data that exists on Drinking water and sanitation are dispersed among national institutions and countries' capacities to report on different sustainable water management indicators. To accelerate compliance with SDG 6, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries need to promote policies and incentives based on timely, reliable and standardized …
The IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was held from March 11 to 13, 2024, organized by ECLAC in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and with the support of the Regional Group of Experts in Water Resources.…
ECLAC’s Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024 included a session on “Transboundary Waters: Management, Cooperation and Peace” co-organised by the Water Convention (UNECE), the Organisation of American States, and the Inter-American Development Bank. The session was a call to strengthen water cooperation in the region, with the aim to enhance water security and prevent conflict. By showcasing different experiences and perspectives from countries and basin organizations, participants explored the needs for and the benefits of cooperation at various scales and across se…
Session 6 of the 2024 Regional Water Dialogues, focused on Water Security and Climate Resilience: Contributions and Experiences for the Water Sustainability Network and Observatory (ROSA), highlighted the regional challenges and strategies for addressing water management and climate change. Countries shared national experiences, lessons learned, and discussed the importance of technology, watershed protection, and multisectoral participation in water management.…
Session 1 Water, Agriculture, and Ecosystems of the 2024 Regional Water Dialogues highlighted the critical interdependence between sustainable water management, efficient agriculture, and ecosystem protection. This meeting also emphasized the urgency of adopting innovative and sustainable agricultural practices that improve water use efficiency and promote soil regeneration, to ensure food security. The session highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships and international cooperation, underscoring the crucial role of the private sector and the need for cross-sectoral and g…
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