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Study Tour on Resilient Water Infrastructures

Natural resources
18 November 2024|Event

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is organizing a study tour focusing on resilient water infrastructures. Scheduled from November 18 to 22, 2024, in Santiago, Chile, this tour aims to provide an in-depth understanding of water management systems and their significance in ensuring water security and sanitation in the region.

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is pleased to announce a comprehensive study tour focusing on resilient water infrastructures. This event will take place from November 18 to 22, 2024, in Santiago, Chile.

In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), numerous communities lack adequate connections to pipelines, sanitation, and electrical supply due to insufficient investment and weak regulatory frameworks. These deficiencies hinder the achievement of the 2030 Agenda, particularly Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 6, 7, and 3, which focus on clean water, renewable energy, and well-being, respectively.

The study tour will offer participants firsthand insights into water infrastructure that has demonstrated resilience in the context of the Chilean megadrought. The goal is to strengthen technical capacities in implementing investment projects for potable water, sanitation, and hydroenergy services. This initiative aims to promote sustainable, resilient, and inclusive recovery, thereby improving public health and facilitating productive activities.

Day 1 – Monday, November 18, 2024

• 14:45 – 15:00: Registration and Welcome.

• 15:00 – 15:10: Opening Remarks by Dr. Martín Abeles, Director of the Natural Resources Division, ECLAC.

• 15:10 – 17:30: Presentation of study tour objectives by Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of the Water & Energy Unit of the Natural Resources Division at ECLAC and roundtable.

 

Day 2 – Tuesday, November 19, 2024

• 08:30 – 17:30: Visits to the Mega Reservoirs of Pirque and the Las Vizcachas Water Treatment Plant, with expert presentations and discussions on conservation of ecosystems to increase water availability.

 

Day 3 – Wednesday, November 20, 2024

• 08:30 – 18:30: Visit to the La Farfana Biofactory and vineyard, including expert presentations on circular economy, and sustainable water use in agriculture.

 

Day 4 – Thursday, November 21, 2024

• 07:30 – 19:30: Tour of the Rapel Hydroelectric Plant and resilient water infrastructure, featuring expert discussions on renewable energy for the water sector.

 

Day 5 – Friday, November 22, 2024

• 09:00 – 13:00: Final visit to ECLAC's water management systems, reflections, closing remarks, and next steps.

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