Briefing note
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.