by Paula Guerra The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly present in the solid waste sector. It enables service providers to manage more efficiently by – for example - designing "smart” collection routes in which the exact amount of waste to be collected at each point is known, or designing the optimal collection route for a particular day based on truck … [Read more...] about Technological innovation for solid waste management providers: the case of the Internet of Things (IoT)
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The Americas’ road to 10th World Water Forum with OLAS Data
Spanish version available here The Regional Process of the Americas has come to an end. This process — coordinated by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with governmental actors and various organizations in the region — aims to produce the regional report on the status of water in Latin America and the Caribbean, which will be presented at the 10th … [Read more...] about The Americas’ road to 10th World Water Forum with OLAS Data
Call for proposals 10th World Water Forum 2024: Winners Announcement
Spanish version available 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. Events like the World Water Forum (WWF) are of crucial relevance today. Every three years, experts, government leaders, … [Read more...] about Call for proposals 10th World Water Forum 2024: Winners Announcement
How to solve a country’s water problem: Learning from the Israeli experience
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 … [Read more...] about How to solve a country’s water problem: Learning from the Israeli experience
Too Good to Waste Initiative opens a pathway towards methane mitigation from the waste sector in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
By Sergio Campos, Magda Correal, and Carolina Piamonte from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The Global Methane Hub (GMH) and the AquaFund of the IDB launched the Too good to waste initiative during the LAC Climate Week in October 2023. This initiative aims to mitigate the associated methane emissions through the implementation of solid waste management projects … [Read more...] about Too Good to Waste Initiative opens a pathway towards methane mitigation from the waste sector in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)