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
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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
Achieving water security: strategic management and culture of innovation in Argentina
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: In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), in particular, the water and sanitation (WASH) sector faces a series of challenges to innovate, which are concentrated in three … [Read more...] about Achieving water security: strategic management and culture of innovation in Argentina
Technological innovation for solid waste management providers: the case of the Internet of Things (IoT)
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)
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