Exports of solid waste and secondary raw materials generate annual earnings of over US$23 billion for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). More than 2% of total merchandise exports in Latin America and the Caribbean consist of secondary raw materials and solid waste, generating an average annual income of approximately US$23 billion. In contrast, these … [Read more...] about Solid Waste and Secondary Raw Materials in Latin America and the Caribbean: Source of Resources and Revenue in the International Market
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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
Wastewater Reuse: A resourceful yet underused strategy to preserve water
*By Daniela Araya, Pedro Moreo and Marle Reyes- Project Coordination Group of the GEF CReW+ Project. Because freshwater is scarce, all levels of society must practice water conservation, particularly in drought-stricken areas. However, water reuse – a strategy that could preserve our limited resources- is still underused and underfunded in many countries. Low and … [Read more...] about Wastewater Reuse: A resourceful yet underused strategy to preserve water
Groundwaters: the value of the invisible
Groundwater supplies up to 60% of the water in some Latin American and Caribbean countries. They are an invisible resource, but essential for the present and future of the region. By María Augusta Olmedo and Paulina González* When we think of natural water sources, we generally imagine a river, a stream, a lake, flows that we can see with the naked eye. However, … [Read more...] about Groundwaters: the value of the invisible
Presenting the semifinalists of the 2021 BID-FEMSA Award
26 semifinalists in the categories of water, sanitation, and solid waste are moving to the second round of application, in which the jury will define the nine finalists who will compete for three prizes of US $10,000. The call for the BID-FEMSA 2021 Award was a big success. More than 200 proposals were received, which indicates once again that the innovation ecosystem in … [Read more...] about Presenting the semifinalists of the 2021 BID-FEMSA Award