31 October 2023 | Briefing note
With only 15 per cent of SDG targets being on track to be achieved by 2030 globally, there was a strong sense of urgency to deliver on the promise that was made in 2015 at the SDG Summit this year.
30 October 2023 | Briefing note
The workshop organized by the Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors (CODIA) took place from October 30 to November 1, 2023, in Montevideo, Uruguay. The workshop focused on water quality, wastewater management, and wastewater valorization in Latin America. It addressed pressing issues related to water quality and wastewater in the region, including the lack of adequate sewage systems, industrial and agricultural pollution, and the importance of wastewater treatment and valorization.
27 October 2023 | Briefing note
During the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2023 (LACCW 2023), ECLAC, in collaboration with UNICEF and SIWI, organized the parallel event titled "Water and Sanitation in the Context of Climate Change," with the motto of ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for the most vulnerable in the context of climate change. The event highlighted the challenges related to water and sanitation in the context of climate change, particularly the vulnerabilities of populations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Prominent experts contributed from their various fields of expertise to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current situation in the region.
17 October 2023 | Briefing note
On October 17, the exciting event WCC Clorosur Water Forum 2023 took place, a joint initiative of the World Chlorine Council - WCC and Clorosur. Through this event, ECLAC joined the conversation about the importance of sanitation and its vital link to economic, social, and environmental development.
16 de October de 2023 | Briefing note
En el tercer taller presencial del “Foro permanente de diálogo técnico sobre innovación, desarrollo tecnológico y agregación de valor al litio de los países del Triángulo y México”; sus representantes se reunieron para compartir experiencias y conocimientos en el desarrollo de proyectos clave para agregar valor en torno al litio; y para el intercambio de ideas y acciones para promover una integración regional en la agregación de valor, innovación y el desarrollo productivo de los países de la región.
11 October 2023 | Briefing note
During the 65th Meeting of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America, the relevance of the connections between this conference and other ECLAC bodies was emphasized. The role of water in gender equity was highlighted, identifying four gaps and promoting specific investments, execution with a gender perspective and inclusive monitoring, in accordance with the Regional Action Agenda for Water.
10 October 2023 | Insights
6 October 2023 | Briefing note
The DIAA 2023 seminar on October 6, 2023, orchestrated by the Inter-American Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (AIDIS), explored the intersection of water governance, human rights, and social consensus in Latin America and the Caribbean. Several experts from different organisations were present to share their insights on these important themes.
29 September 2023 | Briefing note
With excellent attendance, on Friday, September 29th, the first virtual seminar of the ROSA network was held, composed of founding countries: Bolivia, Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. The seminar took place in synergy with the Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors (CODIA), the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Center for the Study and Experimentation of Public Works in Spain (CEDEX). The seminar was part of the Third Session of the Virtual Course "Sectoral Policy and Planning for Sanitation and Wastewater Treatment," specifically in the second module focusing on "Development of the Regulatory, Institutional, and Financial Framework of the Sanitation Sector in LAC." The event had the participation of more than 114 connected people, including all the focal points of the countries in the ROSA project network.
28 September 2023 | Briefing note
The 8th Meeting of Experts of the Community of Practice on Agricultural Insurance in Central America and the Dominican Republic took place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on September 28th and 29th of 2023 and was organized and developed by the Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in coordination with the Executive Secretary of the Central American Council (SECAC) with the support of General Director´s Office of Agricultural Risk of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic. The meeting was carried out in person with virtual means during the two days scheduled for the event.
25 September 2023 | Briefing note
The event, held in Bogotá, was organized by the Kingdom of the Netherlands through its Water Valuation Initiative and was attended by delegations from Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
30 de July de 2023 | Briefing note
Con la participación de más de 2000 líderes mundiales relacionados con investigaciones sobre sostenibilidad, en ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
24 July 2023 | Briefing note
Undeniably, Panama has taken a decisive step to support the sustainable use of transboundary water resources, becoming the first country in Latin America to adhere to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe - UNECE. Panama's adoption into this convention marks a regional milestone and underscores its leadership in environmental protection and the promotion of a sustainable economy.
20 de July de 2023 | Briefing note
San José, Costa Rica, 20 de julio de 2023 (IICA)
12 July 2023 | Briefing note
This month, countries come together at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) to take stock of progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
5 de July de 2023 | Briefing note
Delegaciones de YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC) de Argentina, Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) de Bolivia; la Corporación de Fomento de la Producción (CORFO) de Chile; y de Litio para México (LitioMx) de México participaron el 27 y 28 de junio de una visita técnica al Salar de Atacama en Chile. La actividad se enmarca en el Plan de Acción Bienal del “Foro permanente de diálogo técnico sobre innovación, desarrollo tecnológico y agregación de valor al litio de los países del Triángulo y México” y fue organizada por la CEPAL y la CORFO. El objetivo de la visita fue compartir experiencias en temas como las tecnologías evaporíticas eficientes, el monitoreo integrado de salares, la producción de carbonato de litio de mayor pureza, la certificación de sostenibilidad, y los procesos de extracción y producción en los salares.
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.
23 de June de 2023 | Briefing note
El lunes 19 de junio, el Consejo de Ministros de Hacienda o Finanzas de Centroamérica, Panamá y República Dominicana (COSEFIN) celebró una reunión extraordinaria virtual para conocer la propuesta de una segunda fase y discutir la necesidad de asegurar financiamiento para el proyecto Reducción de Riesgos de Desastres y Adaptación al Cambio Climático Incluyente y Sostenible (RIDASICC) que actualmente es implementado con la Sede Subregional en México de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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.