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  • 4 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

    Wastewater Treatment: A Solution for Climate Mitigation and Methane Reduction

    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.

  • 3 Dec 2024 | Briefing note

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

    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-scale facilities have such opportunities.

  • 22 Nov 2024 | Briefing note

    Study Tour: Resilient Water Infrastructure Santiago, Chile

    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.

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