Written by Andrea Ortega
In a world where access to water remains a challenge for 17 million people and where 72 million people still lack access to sanitation, according to WashData; women emerge as central figures in the fight for equity and sustainable development in this sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Water unites us. We all need it, and it transcends borders and cultures. Therefore, showcasing best practices and successful cases from the region at international events contributes to water security and the future of water.
On World Education Day, we share a project that changed the lives of Uruguayan children and families in rural areas. This initiative, centered around water access through schools, has made a significant impact.
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By Hila Cohen
In one of the most water-scarce regions in the world, where climate change has led to lower precipitation rates, Israel has successfully achieved water security. Despite these challenges, drought conditions do not disrupt the water supply for human or agricultural consumption in the country. How was this made possible? Through innovation in water resources management.
By Sergio Campos, Magda Correal, and Carolina Piamonte from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
With the objective of strengthening the digitization and management of information on solid waste and circular economy in the Caribbean region, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held a training workshop in Kingston, Jamaica from September 12 to 14. During the training sessions, the methodology for the generation and processing of information used was the one adopted by the Solid Waste and Circular Economy Hub, administered by the IDB.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is launching its Too Good To Waste initiative to accelerate the implementation of solid waste management projects in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to mitigate the associated methane emissions.
Written by Pablo Gaitán-Rossi, Sera L. Young, Hugo Melgar-Quiñonez
In Bolivia, there is a group of mothers and guardians of the water: the Umamamas. Not only are they in charge of obtaining water resources for their families, they have also trained as plumbers to ensure its distribution and generate support networks.
Spanish version is available here
By Nabilia López Rivero
Written by Andrea Ortega
Spanish version is available here
Although the administration and organization around water in her community was dominated by men, Adriana made her way with improvements in the work environment, supervision of projects, and inclusion of all members of her community.