The meeting was directed and moderated by Dr. Silvia L. Saravia Matus, Economic Affairs Officer in charge of Water Affairs at ECLAC, and was attended by representatives of more than 20 international institutions and organizations, including ADERASA/SUNASS, AIDIS , IDB, CAF, CAN, CEREGAS, CODIA, FAO, FAORLC, IFAD, GWP, IUCN, OAS, WMO, ACTO, PAHO/PAHO, UNDP, SICA/CCAD, UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank, UNECE, FOCARD, IICA, UNEP and Valuing Water Initiative. The diversity of institutions present reflected a strong collective commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which seeks to guarantee access to clean water and sanitation for all.
During the meeting, an analysis of the main achievements achieved in 2024 was carried out, highlighting progress in projects for access to drinking water, research on the impact of climate change on water resources, and the implementation of innovative technologies for efficient management. of the water. In addition, collaborative initiatives that involved synergy between multiple regional and international actors were discussed.
The program also included a dialogue on the activities planned for 2025, among which the strengthening of strategic alliances, the organization of training to improve technical capabilities and the promotion of regional events such as the Regional Water Dialogues stand out. Likewise, opportunities were explored to maximize collaboration between the institutions present through projects such as the ROSA (Network and Observatory for Water Sustainability) and other water resources monitoring and conservation initiatives.
An open space for discussion was opened, where participants shared experiences and proposals on financing sustainable water projects, conservation of water sources, water governance and other priority areas. This exchange allowed attendees to identify possible synergies and areas of joint work between the represented institutions.
The Fifth Meeting concluded with agreements to strengthen cooperation in 2025, emphasizing the need for coordinated and sustainable actions to address the water challenges facing the region. This event reaffirmed the importance of regional collaboration to guarantee sustainable and equitable water management, contributing to the well-being of communities and environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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