Estudio del sector forestal-madera y la mesa sobre cooperativismo y transformación productiva. Análisis de la cadena de valor forestal

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.