3 July 2023 | Briefing note
Between July 3 and 4, Dr Silvia Saravia Matus, ECLAC's Economic Affairs Officer of the Water and Energy Unit, participated in a training session held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) headquarters in Geneva. The training session aimed to increase awareness and adherence to the Water Convention and the application of its principles, based on the benefits of cooperation from the Convention's 2022-2024 work program.
27 June 2023 | Briefing note
The water team of ECLAC is organizing a training mission in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, from July 17th to 21st, with the aim of promoting circularity in the drinking water and sanitation sector.
7 June 2023 | Briefing note
The regional infrastructure seminar was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 6-7. Experts, policy makers and relevant stakeholders met to discuss crucial issues such as the integration of suburban areas, achieving a sovereign and sustainable energy matrix, actions for a rational, integral and equitable management of water resources, and promoting regional integration and cooperation.
19 de May de 2023 | Briefing note
Durante la consulta regional realizada en la Sala Celso Furtado de la sede de la CEPAL en Santiago de Chile, los participantes destacaron actividades y esfuerzos existentes para mejorar la sostenibilidad ambiental de los minerales y metales, e hicieron recomendaciones para reforzar la cooperación internacional de cara a la próxima Asamblea Ambiental de la ONU.
15 May 2023 | Briefing note
The course on National Regulatory Frameworks and Transboundary Agreements for Water Management was organized by the Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors (CODIA) in collaboration with the OAS, UNECE, and ECLAC, addressing key topics to promote sustainable and equitable water resource management in the region.
12 May 2023 | Briefing note
The Regional Experts Group on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean was created in the preparatory framework for the 2023 World Water Conference. Between December 2022 and April 2023, its members have promoted various activities that contribute to the acceleration of compliance with SDG 6. You can find expanded information on selected activities below:
27 April 2023 | Briefing note
The Water and Energy Unit of the Natural Resources Division (NRD) of ECLAC participated in the module on key concepts for water management of the Federal Training Program, organized by the Federal Investment Council of Argentina (CFI), directed to professionals who work in the management of water resources at the provincial level.
27 April 2023 | Briefing note
On Thursday, April 27th, the first meeting of the 6th forum on SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation, took place. This meeting served as a space for reflection and exchange of experiences on issues related to water resource management. A variety of actors, both from the public and private sectors, had space to share their thoughts. Countries also shared their vision on SDG 6 and what is being done to reach the 2030 goals. Important topics such as drought, floods, water financing, and governance were highlighted throughout the session.
13 April 2023 | Briefing note
During the Regional Water Dialogues, held in Santiago de Chile between February 1 and 3, water authorities and high-level representatives of LAC governments were interviewed to discover the commitments that countries and institutions are implementing to accelerate SDG 6.
31 March 2023 | Briefing note
In Latin America and the Caribbean, 25% of the population lacks access to drinking water, while 66% have no access to safe sanitation services. The Regional Water Agenda provides a call to action for SDG6 and achieving a sustainable and inclusive water transition.
31 March 2023 | Briefing note
On Friday, March 31, said panel discussion on water security was held online, organized by the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD). This, as a space to share relevant information and knowledge on water security and drought management.
24 March 2023 | Briefing note
On the third day of the United Nations Water Conference 2023, ECLAC participated in the side event "Accelerating the implementation of the Water Action Agenda", co-organized by the five United Nations Regional Commissions, for Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, West Asia and Africa.
23 March 2023 | Briefing note
Last Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, the Natural Resources Division participated in the side event organized by the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD), in New York, United States.
23 March 2023 | Briefing note
ECLAC participated in the side event “Innovation in Water Governance: Breaking boundaries for water and climate”, organized by the Stockholm Environment Institute.
23 March 2023 | Briefing note
This week, ECLAC co-organized, together with the Ministry of Housing, City and Territory of Colombia, the side event "Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability (ROSA): promoting the Regional Water Action Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean”. This was presented during the United Nations Water Conference 2023, currently taking place in New York.
22 March 2023 | Briefing note
Within the framework of World Water Day, DW interviewed Silvia Saravia, who analyzes the effects of droughts and floods on the socio-economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
22 March 2023 | Briefing note
Next week the United Nations Water Conference will take place in New York, an event that has not been held since 1977. Here, ECLAC will be participating in different events to highlight the needs and commitments of the region, in such a way that they remain framed in the Action Agenda for Water that will be elaborated from there.
22 March 2023 | Briefing note
ECLAC has presented a Regional Action Agenda for Water, which consolidates the commitments of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean at the United Nations Water Conference in New York. This, to face the challenge of achieving Goal 6 of the 2023 Sustainable Development Agenda, to guarantee the availability of water and its sustainable management and sanitation for all.
6 March 2023 | Briefing note
ECLAC's Natural Resources Division participated in the event "Water Dialogues for Life", whose objective is to create a proposal for action that Bolivia will take to the United Nations World Water Conference, scheduled for 22 and March 24.
3 March 2023 | Briefing note
During the past week, ECLAC was part of the Regional Forum "Accelerate the change towards SDG 6", an event organized within the framework of the General Assembly of GWP Central America and ahead of the 2023 UN Water Conference.