3 April 2024 | Briefing note
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 information, which requires strengthening their capacities in a changing environment. This is the central objective of the Regional Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability (ROSA) in LAC, which continues to advance with a very successful and enlightening year.
2 de April de 2024 | Briefing note
Durante el encuentro, que se realizará en paralelo a la séptima reunión del Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible, se presentará la Guía para la elaboración de exámenes locales voluntarios a nivel subnacional.
1 de April de 2024 | Briefing note
Durante el Webinario “Diversificación Inclusiva y Transición Energética: Oportunidades para América Latina” se discutieron las recomendaciones de política pública del informe de la UNCTAD sobre Productos Básicos y Desarrollo 2023: Diversificación inclusiva y transición energética; y se analizaron las oportunidades y los desafíos para América Latina de la diversificación económica asociados a las cadenas de valor alrededor de los minerales y a la implementación de políticas industriales verdes en el contexto de la transición energética y de la agenda de desarrollo sostenible.
27 March 2024 | Briefing note
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.
27 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
El documento, que pone el foco en la acción climática, será presentado en el marco de la séptima reunión del Foro de los Países de América Latina y el Caribe sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible, que se realizará del 15 al 18 de abril de 2024.
21 March 2024 | Briefing note
From March 11th till the 13th of 2024, the IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues for Latin America and the Caribbean was held, organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation Agriculture (IICA), in San José, Costa Rica.
25 March 2024 | Briefing note
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 sectors, with a special focus on institutional and legal instruments available, such as the UN Water Convention.
22 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
La División de Asuntos de Género de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) participó en el lanzamiento de la Hoja de Ruta de Género para la Exportación de Servicios en Chile, organizado por el Ministerio de Hacienda de Chile, el pasado 22 de marzo de 2024. El evento tuvo como objetivo presentar la iniciativa del Ministerio de Hacienda, que recoge el trabajo liderado por la Coordinación de Género y el Comité Técnico Público Privado de Exportación de Servicios.
22 March 2024 | Briefing note
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 grassroots public policies for effective water management, especially in regions affected by climate change and desertification.
22 March 2024 | Briefing note
Session 2 "Water and Productive Development" of the 2024 Regional Water Dialogues delved into the interplay between water management, energy, and sustainable development. It stressed the urgency of adapting energy matrices to renewable sources due to climatic variability. The session highlighted the need for significant investments and intersectoral cooperation to advance towards more efficient and sustainable water and energy management, pointing out the crucial role of the private sector in this process.
22 March 2024 | Briefing note
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.
22 March 2024 | Briefing note
Session 7 of the 2024 Regional Water Dialogues addressed the "Opportunities for the Circular Economy in the Sanitation Sector", with the aim of presenting a roadmap that transforms public policies and regulatory frameworks to expand investment opportunities in circular systems. Moderated by Mr. Diego Fernández, senior expert in the Drinking Water and Sanitation sector of ECLAC, the session highlighted the importance of innovation, multi-sector collaboration, and sustainable financing to move towards a circular economy in sanitation.
20 March 2024 | Briefing note
On March 14, 2024, a key training session was held in Panama City, focused on the implementation of the circular economy in the drinking water and sanitation sector. This meeting, organized in the Management Hall of the Panama Canal Authority, featured the presence of international and local experts, who shared knowledge and methodologies for methane utilization and nutrient recovery in selected municipalities of Panama.
20 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
La Agenda digital para América Latina y el Caribe (eLAC) tiene como misión promover el desarrollo del ecosistema digital en la región mediante un proceso de integración y cooperación regional, fortaleciendo las políticas digitales que impulsen el conocimiento, la inclusión y la equidad, la innovación y la sostenibilidad ambiental.
19 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
Euroclima reunió a países de Europa, América Latina y el Caribe en un encuentro en Guatemala para revisar logros, establecer metas y definir acciones conjuntas para enfrentar los desafíos del cambio climático y promover la sostenibilidad ambiental.
15 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
Especialistas se congregaron en la capital peruana para fortalecer sus habilidades en la estimación del precio social del carbono y su aplicación en la evaluación de proyectos de inversión.
13 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
El Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina (CAF) y la Fundación Ciudad del Saber (FCDS) firmaron en enero de este año un convenio de cooperación técnica no reembolsable, para la promoción en Panamá del proyecto de desarrollo productivo y sostenible, con el fin de trabajar en conjunto para fortalecer las capacidades de las iniciativas clúster en tres áreas de servicios.
12 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
11 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
El evento virtual contó con representantes de 60 regiones de 15 países de la región, entre ellos, Colombia, Ecuador, México, Perú, República Dominicana y Uruguay.
7 de March de 2024 | Briefing note
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