In the heart of South America lies the Atacama Desert, a region known for its breathtaking arid landscapes and extreme conditions. Spanning over 105,000 square kilometers, this area is officially one of the driest places on Earth. Although its unique beauty captivates visitors, the harsh reality of water scarcity and desertification poses significant challenges for the … [Read more...] about Innovation meets resilience: Tackling desertification in the Atacama Desert
Innovation and data
Innovate & Integrative: A Study Tour Journey Through South Korea’s Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste Management Schemes and Technologies
In 2024, from September 9th to 13th, a nine-member delegation representing Bolivia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Paraguay, along with the IDB Water and Sanitation Division, embarked on a journey 30 years into the future: landing in South Korea. Three decades ago, South Korea dealt with challenges in the water, sanitation, and solid waste sectors, including open … [Read more...] about Innovate & Integrative: A Study Tour Journey Through South Korea’s Water, Sanitation, and Solid Waste Management Schemes and Technologies
OLAS Data: Updated and reliable data on water and sanitation
ESPAÑOL The Water and Sanitation Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean (OLAS), a digital platform that collects information on water and sanitation in Latin America and the Caribbean, contributes to the generation and publication of robust data related to Sustainable Development Goal 6. The concept for a water and sanitation data observatory for the region was … [Read more...] about OLAS Data: Updated and reliable data on water and sanitation
The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC – SP) Provides First Payout to Water Utility Following Hurricane
On July 1st, 2024, Hurricane Beryl made an impactful landfall in Grenada, including its islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, as a powerful Category 4 storm. The storm's devastating effects highlighted the critical need for robust support systems. First payout to NAWASA following Hurricane … [Read more...] about The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC – SP) Provides First Payout to Water Utility Following Hurricane
Achieving water security: strategic management and culture of innovation in Argentina
SPANISH Water innovations and barriers for their adoption The adoption of water innovations, essential to implement climate and sustainable development goals, is often hindered by the following barriers: sector regulation and procedures, underdeveloped business and investment cases, lack of suitable financing mechanisms, gaps in expectations, between … [Read more...] about Achieving water security: strategic management and culture of innovation in Argentina