230 proposals from 20 countries received in the 'Call for Proposals' of the IDB's “Too Good to Waste” initiative prove it In the context of the upcoming COP29, it is crucial to highlight the growing demand for resources in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to address climate change by improving solid waste management. The Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) … [Read more...] about Latin America and the Caribbean seek to reduce methane emissions in the solid waste sector and move towards circular economy
Water and sanitation
Reimagining Water Towers: The Walk of Water contest seeks innovative solutions
Water is a vital resource, underpinning the survival of all life forms and the foundation for economic development and societal well-being. Throughout history, water has played a central role in human culture. It is intricately woven into celebrations, rituals and spiritual practices. Yet, in many parts of the world, access to clean water is becoming increasingly challenging. … [Read more...] about Reimagining Water Towers: The Walk of Water contest seeks innovative solutions
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. Fortunately, Grenada was prepared. Thanks to a sophisticated multilayered insurance strategy, the island swiftly accessed … [Read more...] about The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC – SP) Provides First Payout to Water Utility Following Hurricane
Bridging Borders through Water
By Tomás Serebrisky, Manager, Infrastructure and Energy. Historically, rivers and bodies of water were used as territorial demarcations, separating countries, regions and other divisions imagined by humans. However, water, by its very nature, flows tirelessly along its course, leaving a trail of progress. It can connect populations, link destinations and, on occasion, … [Read more...] about Bridging Borders through Water
The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos
Before reaching adulthood, Yackelin Fuentes had already discovered her calling: to communicate about a topic that remains taboo for many and to raise awareness about the importance of water and sanitation. By Andrea Ortega C. Water is a vital resource, and for Yackelin, it was also what allowed her to discover her calling. She grew up in La Guajira, Colombia, next to … [Read more...] about The student who fights to break menstrual hygiene taboos