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On World’s Toilet Day, Peru’s experience is a powerful reminder that access to sanitation has multiple advantages for public health and the environment.

By: Lourdes Álvarez, Tania Páez, Roxana Pérez y Yanina Rumiche*

When one thinks about a drinking water and sanitation program, the first thing that comes to mind is building quality infrastructure. But once it is in place – how can we make sure that its targeted beneficiaries actually get connected properly to these services?
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The BID-Femsa 2020 Award for the most innovative solutions in water, sanitation and solid waste awards prizes of up to US $ 10,000 three winners in each category. Many of the great innovations in history have emerged at times of greatest need. 2020 has undoubtedly been one of the most critical years for our generation. But it can also be a year of great innovations that help us overcome historical challenges, such as inequality in water, sanitation and solid waste management services.
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On World Sustainable Gastronomy Day, platforms such as #SinDesperdicio and the Social Gastronomy Movement make collaborative work at the center of their strategy. *By Nicola Gryczka Today, June 18, is Sustainable Gastronomy Day, a United Nations-designated day of observance of those using gastronomy sustainably to create a better and healthier planet for everyone.
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The Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater (GEF CREW) is launching a follow up project focused on improving water and wastewater management in the wider Caribbean. The Caribbean is synonymous with pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Keeping the region’s wildlife and natural resources as pristine as healthy as possible requires extraordinary work, given the increasing human presence.
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The water and sanitation utilities have stepped up to provide their services during the coronavirus pandemic to keep their citizens safe and healthy.  *By Evan Cayetano It is without a doubt that in this time of the COVID-19 water utilities responsible for public water supply are under increasing pressure to continue to provide this critical service. Even without a pandemic, water supply for utilities across the Caribbean has been challenged.
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Water utilities in Latin America and the Caribbean have taken extraordinary measures to ensure water and sanitation service in times of the coronavirus. The coronavirus pandemic has reminded us all of the vital importance of drinking water, sanitation and hygiene conditions, and, above all, to remind us that we have a pending task to ensure that these services reach all of our citizens.
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The coronovarius pandemic (COVID-19) is a reminder of how vital safe water and sanitation services are to all. Today as we commemorate World Water Day, we remind you of the importance of taking care of the resource, but in this particular year we want to underline the importance of taking care of ourselves and our communities. Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds is the best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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The Caribbean has a plan to mitigate and adapt to the effects of global climate change while improving the efficient and sustainable exploitation of its water resources with the Regional Strategic Action Plan for Building Governance and Resilience in the Water Sector (RSAP). The RSAP was ratified at the 15th High-Level Forum for Caribbean Ministers Responsible for Water held in Bassetere, St. Kitts and Nevis in October 2019. By Evan Cayetano* The dwindling availability of freshwater is a challenge facing nearly every nation on earth.