15 de January de 2025 | Briefing note
La CEPAL ha publicado un estudio de caso sobre las desigualdades de género en el sector minero del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, que identifica barreras estructurales y propone ejes estratégicos para promover la equidad de género.
6 January 2025 | Briefing note
Water management is a complex challenge that requires a collaborative approach, as it encompasses multiple dimensions and stakeholders, demanding a strong commitment to foster dialogue and cooperation. In this context, the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Expert Group on Water Resources (LAC), established in 2022, serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas and innovative solutions that benefit the region. Through this platform, collaboration is encouraged in events, publications, and projects involving various stakeholders related to water issues in the region
31 de December de 2024 | Briefing note
En las mesas de diálogo se abordó el potencial de integrar estrategias de innovación tecnológica, fortalecimiento institucional, incentivos y alianzas estratégicas para transitar hacia una economía circular en la minería del Perú.
24 de December de 2024 | Briefing note
El Boletín “Minerales críticos para la transición energética y la electromovilidad: oportunidades para el desarrollo económico con desafíos socioambientales” ofrece una revisión de las oportunidades y los desafíos para América Latina en torno a la creciente demanda global de los minerales críticos requeridos para la transición energética y la electromovilidad, con el objetivo de promover el debate sobre el papel de los metales y minerales para un modelo de desarrollo más productivo, inclusivo y sostenible, alineado con la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible.
24 December 2024 | Briefing note
The Thirteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development brought together global leaders and experts in Bangkok to address the challenges and opportunities of an inclusive energy transition. Over three days of intense discussions, key strategies were explored to expand access to renewable energy, promote gender equity, and strengthen regional cooperation. The event concluded with the signing of a United Nations Joint Statement, reaffirming the global commitment to building a sustainable and socially equitable energy future.
23 December 2024 | Briefing note
Since its inception, the ROSA Project (Regional Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability) has been tasked with addressing the so-called "water and sanitation crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean." One of its main strategies has been to contribute to accelerating the achievement of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). However, the region generally lacks reliable statistics and information on water management, governance, and environmental aspects. Additionally, there is fragmentation of existing information across various national institutions, as well as unequal capacities among countries to report on sustainable water resource management indicators. Consequently, the main objective of the ROSA Project has been to strengthen the capacities of countries in the region to generate and use timely, reliable, and standardized information to promote effective policies and instruments for sustainable water management in a changing environment amid the challenges of climate change.
23 de December de 2024 | Briefing note
Representantes de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL), la Cooperación Alemana, la Comisión Europea y expertos internacionales se reunieron en el evento "Raw Materials for a Just Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean" en Bruselas, Bélgica, para discutir estrategias de cooperación bi-regional que promuevan cadenas de valor inclusivas y sostenibles en minerales críticos, destacando las perspectivas y experiencias exitosas de colaboración facilitadas por la CEPAL entre América Latina y el Caribe y Europa en la transición energética global.
17 de December de 2024 | Briefing note
Representantes de las Naciones Unidas, de distintos países, la Comisión Europea y expertos internacionales se reunieron en Bruselas, Bélgica, durante la Semana de las Materias Primas de la Unión Europea (UE), en la sesión "Equitable and Just Energy Transition: Implementing UN Principles on Critical Energy Transition Minerals". Este espacio permitió socializar los principios y recomendaciones del Panel del Secretario General sobre Minerales Críticos, así como analizar cómo las agencias de la ONU pueden avanzar en la gobernanza sostenible de los recursos y garantizar que la producción de minerales contribuya al crecimiento económico justo y a la equidad social a nivel global.
8 December 2024 | Insights
6 December 2024 | Briefing note
On December 6, 2024, the sixth and final online training session for the Plurinational State of Bolivia took place under the framework of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability). The session was titled "The Water Convention - A Tool to Improve the Management of Transboundary Waters." The event aimed to address key questions such as: What is its objective? How does it work? And what are the benefits for a country to adhere to it?
5 December 2024 | Briefing note
Dr. Silvia L. Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer in charge of Water Affairs at ECLAC, participated on December 5 in the seminar organized by the International Water Association (IWA). Her presentation addressed the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change in water resource management in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the need for effective governance, sustainable investments, and adaptation strategies.
4 December 2024 | Briefing note
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the webinar titled “Wastewater as a Solution for Climate Mitigation and Methane Reduction – Overlooked Opportunities” was held. This event brought together prominent international experts to discuss the role of wastewater treatment as a key tool in combating climate change and reducing methane emissions. Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of the Natural Resources Division at ECLAC, shared innovative findings on the implementation of circular economy principles in treatment plants across Latin America and the Caribbean.
3 December 2024 | Briefing note
The “Methane Calculator” is a dynamic and innovative tool developed by Silvia Saravia Matus, Romeo Moers Escoto, Pedro Chavarro, René Salgado, and Alfredo Montañez, experts from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). This calculator aims to provide a quick and straightforward preliminary assessment of the energy and economic potential of biogas generated in wastewater treatment plants. It focuses on transitioning toward circular models and is designed to demonstrate that even the smallest plants can benefit from this shift, challenging the paradigm that only large-scale facilities have such opportunities.
3 de December de 2024 | Briefing note
Representantes de las Naciones Unidas y expertos internacionales se reunieron en Bakú, Azerbaiyán, durante la COP29, en el evento paralelo "Harnessing Critical Energy Transition Minerals for Sustainable Development". Este espacio permitió socializar los principios y recomendaciones del Panel del Secretario General sobre Minerales Críticos, fomentar la cooperación multiactor y destacar la necesidad de cadenas de valor inclusivas, sostenibles y responsables para los minerales esenciales en la transición energética global.
3 de December de 2024 | Briefing note
En el marco de la reunión del grupo de experta/os de UNIDO sobre la contribución de la industria azul a la economía azul, la División de Recursos Naturales de la CEPAL presentó una visión regional sobre la sostenibilidad marina en América Latina y el Caribe. Este evento, celebrado entre el 3 y el 5 de diciembre de 2024, tuvo como objetivo promover la integración de la economía azul en los modelos de desarrollo sostenible a escala mundial.
3 December 2024 | Briefing note
On Wednesday, December 3, 2024, the Fifth Meeting of the Regional Expert Group on Water Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean was held, organized by the Natural Resources Division of ECLAC. This event brought together representatives from leading institutions in the water sector to discuss achievements made throughout the year, plan future activities, and promote regional collaboration in the sustainable management of water resources.
29 November 2024 | Briefing note
As part of the IX International Meeting on Library and Information Sciences, Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus from ECLAC delivered a keynote speech on the challenges of wastewater management in Latin America and the Caribbean. She emphasized the urgent need to apply circular economy strategies in treatment plants to mitigate environmental impact while generating social and economic benefits. The event was organized by the Environmental Library of Peru’s Ministry of the Environment, co-organized by Fundación CRATE of Chile. Experts from various institutions came together to discuss sustainable solutions to water scarcity and pollution in the region.
29 November 2024 | Briefing note
On November 29, 2024, the Fifth Online Training Session was held as part of the ROSA Project (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability), titled “Hydrological Monitoring Networks and Ecological Water Flow.” The event aimed to strengthen the capacities of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in the design, implementation, and management of hydrological monitoring networks, while also integrating the topic of ecological water flow. This was achieved through presentations and analysis of concrete experiences and best practices, providing expert insights and experiences from other countries. Lessons and learnings applicable to the Bolivian context were extracted, with special emphasis on the management of transboundary waters. Topics included the standardization of monitoring criteria and indicators, the adoption of agreed-upon protocols, and the importance of ecological flow in water sustainability.
26 November 2024 | Briefing note
On Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26, the symposium titled “Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health, and Equity: Key Elements for Achieving the 2030 Agenda” took place in Lima, Peru. ECLAC, represented by Dr. Silvia Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer of the Natural Resources Division and responsible for water-related issues, participated in the event. The symposium was organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (AIDIS). Dr. Saravia Matus addressed the challenges and progress in achieving SDG 6 in the region, with a particular focus on equity.
25 de November de 2024 | Briefing note
Durante la Gira Tecnológica en Alemania, organizada en el marco del “Foro Permanente de Diálogo Técnico sobre Innovación, Desarrollo Tecnológico y Agregación de Valor al Litio de los países del Triángulo del Litio y México” que coordina la CEPAL, los representantes de los países de la región tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer las últimas innovaciones llevadas a cabo en el país europeo en la cadena de valor del litio, incluyendo tecnologías sostenibles de extracción y procesamiento con potencial de implementación en sus respectivos países, y aprovecharon el diálogo con los distintos interlocutores (del ámbito científico, del sector público y del sector privado empresarial) para intercambiar ideas, cotejar los retos actuales del sector y explorar oportunidades de colaboración.