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The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) held the sixth meeting of the Regional Group of Experts on Water Resources, with the participation of representatives from international and national organizations and specialists from across the region.…
The panel began with ministerial interventions from Honduras and Brazil, who addressed topics ranging from planning to the impact on the territory. Honduras emphasized that irrigation must be a state policy and a lever for national food sovereignty . Meanwhile, Brazil indicated that the expected outcome is to achieve water security with social legitimacy and endogenous financing, all aligned with a value-added development agenda . Minister Laura Suazo highlighted the country's "water paradox"—an abundance of resources with low utilization for irrigation—and presented a 20-year agri-food …
Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer, Head of Water Resources, Natural Resources Division of ECLAC, presented the ECLAC Working Document: “Valuing Water: Reflections and Recommendations for Latin America and the Caribbean.”…
Within the framework of the Fifth Regional Water Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean, the International Seminar on Transboundary Waters, "Strengthening the Governance of Transboundary Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean: Regulatory Frameworks, Agreements, and Climate Adaptation," was held on October 8 and 9, 2025, at ECLAC headquarters in Santiago, Chile.…
Santiago, Chile, October 9, 2025 - Within the framework of the Regional Water Week for Latin America and the Caribbean 2025 , held at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), a process was launched aimed at transforming the way the region addresses its water and climate challenges. During the high-level session, the Regional Investment Initiative in Water and Climate Resilience was launched , which seeks to mobilize at least US$20 billion in climate-resilient investments by 2030.…
Within the framework of the V Regional Water Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean , the International Seminar on Transboundary Waters was held: “Strengthening the governance of transboundary water resources in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an opening message by the Secretary of the ECLAC Commission, Mr. Luis Fidel Yánez . He called for a move from declarations to institutionality , from diagnoses to enabling investments , and from sectoral coordination to territorial coherence to accelerate measurable results in shared basins and aquifers. “Cooperation ceases to be a dec…
Santiago, 8 October 2025 — In Session 2 of Regional Water Week 2025, Mr. Alva Browne, Permanent Secretary of Grenada’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Public Utilities, Civil Aviation and Transportation, delivered a keynote that framed water security as the lifeblood of climate resilience for small islands and the broader LAC region. Speaking on behalf of the Government of Grenada and the Caribbean, he called for delivery over diagnosis and outlined three pillars to close the implementation gap: Integration, Investment, and Inclusion, 3 key ‘I’s.…
During the 2025 Regional Water Week, ECLAC and its strategic partners convened the special session “Closing the Implementation and Financing Gap for Water Security in Latin America and the Caribbean”, a dialogue space aimed at transforming the way we plan, structure, and finance investments in water and sanitation.…
From October 6 to 10, 2025, ECLAC's headquarters in Santiago, Chile, will host Regional Water Week, a new high-level meeting that will bring together authorities, experts, and strategic partners to advance with the region's countries toward a common agenda for water security and the human rights to water and sanitation.…
Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Kennedy Swaratsingh, says developing the national and regional blue economy can contribute to a more robust and diverse economy, create jobs, and build the country and region’s capacity in ocean affairs. Minister Swaratsingh was speaking at the opening of the conference Ocean-Based Climate Action in Support of Blue Economy Advancement in Trinidad and Tobago and the Wider Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago.…
On September 26, 2025, an Interinstitutional Workshop was held in Bogotá with sectoral entities from the housing, energy and environment sectors and from the national planning level of Colombia, coordinated by the Colombian Commission for the Regulation of Drinking Water and Basic Sanitation (CRA) and ECLAC, in which the consolidated results of the initial evaluation of the technical and financial feasibility of using methane in 56 lower-capacity WWTPs (Wastewater Treatment Plants) located in different regions of the country were disseminated to these entities. The main objectives of the Works…
On Wednesday, July 16, the virtual international discussion "Water Security in Latin America and the Caribbean: Impact of Water Funds on Public Water Policies" was held . This event brought together representatives from the public and private sectors, international cooperation agencies, and civil society to discuss the strategic role of Water Funds in building sustainable, multisectoral policies. Organized by the Water Fund for Lima and Callao (Aquafondo), and with the active participation of ECLAC, the meeting highlighted concrete experiences and regional initiatives that are transforming the…
Representatives from governments, regional, and international organizations met this week at the Regional Workshop for the Exchange of Experiences and Lessons Learned from the project “Strengthening Strategic Capacities for Water Security in Priority Watersheds of the SICA Region”, held in San José, Costa Rica.…
ECLAC announces the publication on CEPALSTAT of the new National and Regional Water Profiles for Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative represents a major step forward in strengthening sustainable water management in the region, thanks to a fruitful collaboration between ECLAC’s Natural Resources Division and Statistics Division. Explore the information on CEPALSTAT.…
On May 6 and 7, 2025, in the city of La Paz, the training workshop “Governance of Resilient Dams: Water, Energy, Food and Ecosystems Nexus” was held, with the participation of representatives from various national institutions, international organizations, and water management experts. The event was conducted within the framework of the Regional Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability (ROSA) Project.…
With the participation of national authorities, international organizations, and regional experts, the high-level discussion “Water at the Center of Sustainable Development” was held in La Paz as part of the Bicentennial of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The event was organized by the Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).…
With strong regional participation, the Regional Webinar on Transboundary Waters in Latin America and the Caribbean was held, organized by UNESCO, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe), and ECLAC. The event aimed to present the main findings of the Third Progress Report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2 and to discuss strategies for strengthening water cooperation across the region. SDG Indicator 6.5.2 measures the proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation, a key metric for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanit…
The Natural Resources Division of ECLAC conducted the sixth online training session for members of government institutions in the Dominican Republic, as part of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability). This session explored the concept of the circular economy from an environmental perspective, examining the impact of wastewater treatment on climate change and global warming. It also highlighted the potential of circular systems to contribute to climate mitigation efforts and to promote a more sustainable approach to water resource management.…
As part of the Federal Training Program on Integrated Water Resources Management, ECLAC’s Natural Resources Division delivered a masterclass on water governance. The event, held in a hybrid format, brought together professionals from provincial agencies across Argentina and, for the third consecutive year, contributed to strengthening technical capacities for more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient water management in the face of current challenges.…
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, a virtual event marked the official launch of a joint initiative between the Water and Basic Sanitation Regulation Commission (CRA), the Ministry of Energy of Colombia, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The initiative aims to apply a circular economy approach to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in the country, promoting the capture and valorization of methane as a strategy to mitigate climate change and improve the energy efficiency of the sector.…