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    6 Sep 2024

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    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”

    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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    5 Sep 2024

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    The Role of Women in Comprehensive Water Management in International Settings

    On September 5, 2024, the event "World Café: The Role of Women in Comprehensive Water Management in International Settings" took place, organized by the Water and Sanitation Regulation Commission of Colombia (CRA). The event featured the participation of Ms. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of ECLAC's Natural Resources Division, who addressed key topics related to gender equity in water management and its impact on the quality of life for women and girls in the region.

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    4 Sep 2024

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    Participation of ECLAC in the Water Governance Congress: "Access to Water, a Human Right"

    On September 4th, 2024, the Water Governance Congress: "Access to Water, a Human Right" was held, organized by the Secretariat of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA) of the Government of the Republic of Honduras. The hybrid event took place at the National University of Agriculture and Livestock (UNAG) in Catacamas, Olancho, and ECLAC, represented by Ms. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of the Natural Resources Division, delivered a keynote speech at the high-level CCAD side event: "Exchange of International Experiences in Water Resource Management”.

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    3 Sep 2024

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    Tariff and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Water Sustainability in Panama: First Seminar

    The Webinar, organized by ECLAC on September 3, 2024, aimed to provide key stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector in Panama with the necessary tools and knowledge to develop a sustainable and inclusive tariff system. The first session, titled “Calculation of Service Costs,” delved into the methodologies and tools used to accurately assess the costs associated with providing water and sanitation services.