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Find here the main news and information from the IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024: Towards the World Water Forum 2024.
Introduction
The 2024 Regional Water Dialogues, organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), will take place at the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), San José, Costa Rica, in hybrid format ( in person and virtual), on March 11, 12 and 13. The event, which integrates a high-level ministerial space, as well as exchanges of technical experiences with a multi-stakeholder approach, is part of the regional process to promote good practices and promote the achievement of SDG 6 in the region.
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Goals
Within the framework of the voluntary commitments of the 2023 Regional Water Action Agenda, the objectives of this event are: i) analyze the progress and challenges of achieving SDG 6, ii) highlight successful experiences and lessons learned for achievement of said objective.
Justification
ECLAC promotes spaces for dialogue and exchange within the framework of the Decade of Action for Water 2018-2028 and calls on the different actors of the countries of the region to share their progress in water matters, in order to promote innovations, mobilize cooperation and financing, in addition to replicating, scaling and providing concrete solutions to promote a sustainable and inclusive water transition.
Manuel Otero, Director General, IICA
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Master Presentations
Mr. José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs,
Executive Secretary, ECLAC
Welcome words to the IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues by Mr. José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Executive Secretary, ECLAC. The importance of efficient water management is emphasized to ensure its availability and combat the current effects of climate change. Relationship of SDG 6 with current water issues and the different treaties and agreements that exist at the national and international level on the issue of water. In addition, the importance of strengthening capacities for decision-making on issues of global interest and addressing the main water impacts is mentioned. Wastewater is an extremely relevant pollutant, which, if treated efficiently, can bring great benefits to the water crisis.
Mr. Manuel Otero,
Director General, IICA
Pleased to welcome IICA as host to carry out the IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues by Mr. Manuel Otero, Director General, IICA. Water is a serious issue, which requires many actions for its proper management. IICA is of great importance for global food production, taking technology as a fundamental factor for change. Another relevant issue is the joint work between the main actors of the American continent, to reverse the water problems that limit the sustainable development of the region.
Mrs. Doris Gutierrez,
Presidential Designee of Honduras,
Pro Tempore Presidency, CELAC
Women have the capacity to take on high positions and important commands in different institutions in the region. IICA has reversed the way in which it faces the realities of the continent, considering issues as important as the search for development but in a sustainable way. Hand in hand with this, taking water into account within the topics of interest, adds efforts to manage it efficiently, where it is added that women have the capacity to manage water in a more appropriate way, contrary to being human beings. vulnerable as society views them, they have the strength and capacity to carry out projects. It is important to emphasize that alliances and the water issue have great power to mobilize people and attract resources. Furthermore, water encompasses many other areas, so it should not be seen in isolation, it should be treated in a circular and holistic way.
Mr. Arnoldo André Tinoco,
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Costa Rica
Warm greetings to the senior officials invited to the IV Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues from Mr. Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Costa Rica. Given the common water challenges faced as a region, it is necessary to encourage an exchange of experiences on best practices. The American region is extremely vulnerable to climate impacts, which is why it is necessary to improve the way in which it mitigates and adapts to climate effects from water, forming alliances and strengthening the capture of economic resources on the subject.
Documents
Agenda: V Edition of the Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024: Towards the World Water Forum 2024
San José, IICA - The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) inaugurated in Costa Rica the IV edition of the Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean with a strong call to reduce gaps in access to water and sanitation that harm vulnerable communities.
Press releases
REGIONAL WATER DIALOGUES SHOWED FIRM COMMITMENT OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS TO THE WATER CRISIS
San José, March 14, 2024 (IICA) - The Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean closed with a renewed commitment of the region to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promotes the safe provision of water and sanitation for the entire population, and were a space to show and discuss concrete solutions to the challenges posed by the context of climate change.
IN REGIONAL DIALOGUES, ECLAC AND IICA SHOW PROGRESS IN PUBLIC POLICIES TO GUARANTEE ACCESS TO WATER FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
San José, March 13, 2024 (IICA) - Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean detailed the challenges they face in terms of availability and access to water in a context of climate crisis, and gave details of the most recent advances in policies public on this topic.
IN REGIONAL WATER DIALOGUES, COUNTRIES OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN REPORTED ON THEIR PROJECTS TO DEAL WITH THE WATER CRISIS
San José, March 12, 2024 (IICA) - In addition to producing food, agriculture can become a producer of water and several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have already launched policies and projects in that regard, with the objective to contribute to alleviating the water crisis, said senior officials and representatives of international organizations gathered at the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).
THE REGIONAL WATER DIALOGUES OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BEGAN AT IICA HEADQUARTERS WITH A STRONG CALL TO COMBAT GAPS IN ACCESS TO AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR LIFE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
San José, March 11, 2024 - (IICA) - The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) inaugurated the IV edition of the Regional Water Dialogues in Costa Rica in Latin America and the Caribbean with a strong call to reduce gaps in access to water and sanitation that harm vulnerable communities.
FOURTH EDITION OF THE REGIONAL WATER DIALOGUES WILL BE HELD IN COSTA RICA
Santiago and San José, March 6, 2024 (ECLAC-IICA) . With the participation of the Presidential Designate of Honduras, the Chancellor of Costa Rica, Ministers and Vice Ministers, and more than a hundred representatives from 18 countries in the region, from the public and private sectors, from international organizations, from development banks , academia and civil society, the fourth edition of the Regional Water Dialogues in Latin America and the Caribbean 2024 will begin, between March 11 and 13 in the capital of Costa Rica. Additionally, more than 1,000 people have already registered to follow the event remotely, from 30 countries in the region and the world.
