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    15 Aug 2024

    Briefing note

    ECLAC’s Participation in the IWA Congress 2024: Advocating for Circular Economy in Water Management

    From 11 to 15 August 2024, in Toronto, Canada, ECLAC actively participated in the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress. Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer in the Water and Energy Unit of the Natural Resources Division, gave a presentation on the integration of circular economy principles in water management systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. The session highlighted the need for innovative approaches to wastewater treatment, with an emphasis on methane recovery, water reuse and sustainable infrastructure.

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    1 Aug 2024

    Briefing note

    ECLAC Participates in CRHIAM Seminar on Sustainable and Inclusive Water Transition

    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).

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    26 Jul 2024

    Briefing note

    Seminar Presentation by the ECLAC Water Resources Team at ELADES

    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.