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German Sturzenegger

Germán Sturzenegger is a Water and Sanitation Lead Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). He has participated in the design and implementation of water and sanitation projects throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Germán has promoted various agendas such as recycling and circular economy, leading the participation of IDB’s Water and Sanitation Division in regional platforms such as Latitud R, Lazos de Agua, #SinDesperdicio y la Coalición Regional de Economía Circular. He has extensive experience in the design and implementation of water and sanitation projects in rural areas. He has also led the impact evaluation and behavior change agenda, supporting the development of empirical evidence in the water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors. Germán has published several research and public policy works on sustainability issues, promoting water and sanitation markets, and the challenges facing the sector under the new development agenda. He was a Fulbright Fellow, has a Master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, and has been actively involved in the development world for the last ten years. Currently, he is leading the Water and Sanitation Division portfolio in Chile.

German Sturzenegger

Germán Sturzenegger es Especialista Líder de Agua y Saneamiento del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). Ha participado en el diseño e implementación de proyectos de agua y saneamiento en toda América Latina y El Caribe. Germán ha promovido varias agendas como las de reciclaje y economía circular liderando la participación de la División de Agua y Saneamiento del BID en plataformas regionales como Latitud R, Lazos de Agua, #SinDesperdicio y la Coalición Regional de Economía Circular. Tiene una amplia experiencia en el diseño e implementación de proyectos de agua y saneamiento en zonas rurales. Ha liderado también la agenda de evaluación de impacto y de cambio de comportamiento, apoyando el desarrollo de evidencia empírica en el sector de agua, saneamiento e higiene. Germán ha publicado varios trabajos de investigación y política pública sobre temas de sostenibilidad, la promoción de mercados de agua y saneamiento, y sobre los desafíos que enfrenta el sector bajo la nueva agenda de desarrollo, entre otros. Fue Becario Fulbright, tiene una maestría en Políticas Públicas de la Universidad de Harvard, y ha estado activamente involucrado en el mundo del desarrollo durante los últimos diez años. Actualmente, se encuentra liderando la cartera de la División de Agua y Saneamiento en Chile.

The Plastics Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the consumption of single-use plastics, highlighting the need for better reuse and recycling policies for those materials. By: Giulia Carcasci, Marcela Zambrano y Germán Sturzenegger* In recent years, we have all read or heard about how plastic waste has reached every corner of the planet: oceans, glaciers, inside fish, and … [Read more...] about The Plastics Pandemic

Sustainable plastic management: ten reasons for adopting a regional strategy

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The benefits of regulatory convergence within the Pacific Alliance can pave the way for a sustainable plastic management strategy. By: Jonathan Cocker, Maria Vizeu Pinheiro, Denisa Mertiri and German Sturzenegger* Plastic pollution, including through single-use plastics (SUPs), continues to plague natural environments around the world, including in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about Sustainable plastic management: ten reasons for adopting a regional strategy

David and goliath: a false dilemma for innovation in the WASH sector

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Innovation in the WASH sector does not need to come from the big players. Startups are key to produce disruptive changes -for the better- in water and sanitation.    Being an entrepreneur is a daunting task. You face dozens of challenges every single day. The digital platform you developed has too many bugs. Your prototype is taking much longer to develop than planned. … [Read more...] about David and goliath: a false dilemma for innovation in the WASH sector

Calling for fresh ideas on ecosystem management financing

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If you have fresh ideas on how to finance the management of our ecosystems in a sustainable matter, we would love to hear from you. Send us an abstract of your proposal for the opportunity to present your ideas at the Innovative financing for ecosystems management seminar at World Water Week 2018. The seminar will take place in Stockholm, Sweden in August 2018, when experts, … [Read more...] about Calling for fresh ideas on ecosystem management financing

FOUR REASONS WHY CITIES ARE INVESTING IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

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*By Germán Sturzenegger (IDB), Jeffrey Cowan (TNC) and Carlos Hurtado (FEMSA Foundation) Cities have historically developed around one key resource: water. This dependence explains why water security is at the core of every city’s future. This is particularly important in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC), where 80% of the population lives in urban areas. When it comes … [Read more...] about FOUR REASONS WHY CITIES ARE INVESTING IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE