Noticias sobre Argentina
World Bank to finance US$245M for Argentina’s sanitation services in Matanza-Riachuelo river basin
The World Bank Board of Directors approved two loans totaling US$395 million to continue with the construction of sanitation infrastructure in the Matanza-Riachuelo river basin and to support Buenos Aires Province in the implementation of the social tariff for electricity.
“Water makes up 95% of beer. It is the most important ingredient and resource for us”
Optimising water management is one of the priorities of AB InBev, the world's leading brewing company.
Launch of GovernAgua: Transforming water governance in South America
GovernAgua is a two-year project funded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).
WMO launches new assessment tool to support water management
A new tool to help ensure the sustainable and effective management of water resources was launched at an international symposium on the Dynamic Water Resources Assessment Tool held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
“Latin America faces institutional and regulatory challenges that affect decision making”
Hugo Contreras, Director of Water Strategy for Latin America, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), was one of the speakers at the 11th Water Economy Forum held on July 2nd in Puebla, Mexico, where he took part in the second session on water security in Latin American cities.
New global basic observing network gets go-ahead
The World Meteorological Congress has approved the establishment of a Global Basic Observing Network (GBON), paving the way for a radical overhaul of the international exchange of observational data which underpin all weather, climate and water services and products.
Mozambique seeks scientific cooperation on natural disaster prevention
By Elton Alisson.
Alfonso Alonzo: “We expect that in 15 years all waste water will be treated”
Alfonso Alonzo, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala, is the president of the Conference of Ibero-American Water Directors (CODIA) since its 19th meeting in La Antigua, Guatemala, on November 5-8, 2018, until the 20th meeting, to be held in Dominican Republic in November 2019.
Dead roots, not just waves, account for marsh losses in gulf
A new Duke University-led study finds that the death of marsh plants due to disturbances like the heavy oiling from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill can double the rate of shoreline erosion in hard-hit marshes.
Mario Schreider: “In Latin America there has been significant progress regarding legal frameworks”
In 2015, global leaders adopted a set of global goals to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all, as part of a new sustainable development agenda.
SUEZ Group: Bertrand Camus appoints new Executive Committee
Newly confirmed to the Board by the General Meeting of shareholders, Bertrand Camus has taken the position of CEO of SUEZ and appointed a new Executive Committee.
Argentinian city puts solar water heaters on the boil
Growing cities need power, heat and water in rapidly rising quantities.
Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented’ species extinction rates ‘accelerating’
Current global response insufficient; ‘Transformative changes’ needed to restore and protect nature; Opposition from vested interests can be overcome for public good. Most comprehensive assessment of its kind; 1,000,000 species threatened with extinction.
Definitive settlement of the dispute between SUEZ and Argentina on Aguas Argentinas
The Argentine government and SUEZ have concluded and implemented a transactional settlement agreement in compliance with the ruling handed down by the World Bank’s International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in favor of SUEZ in respect of the Buenos Aires water and wastewater management concession, terminated in 2006.
Suez reports first quarter 2019 results
Brisk business activity: organic revenue growth of 3.7% to €4,210m Strong sales momentum across all divisions EBIT up 3.3% in organic terms to €293m, in line with the…
Brazilian and Australian researchers estimate the impact of gold panning on the Madeira River
By Elton Alisson | Agência FAPESP.
Carlota Real (CAF): “Including a gender approach in water projects is crucial”
In this interview for our 'Women and Water' cycle, Carlota Real tells us about her view from a position at an international organisation such as the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), where she works as a Water Specialist, providing support to the Knowledge Management team.
When more women are decision-makers, the environment wins
When more women are involved in group decisions about land management, the group conserves more—particularly when offered financial incentives to do so, according to a new CU Boulder study published this week in Nature Climate Change.
Kimberly-Clark applies innovative technology to address risk in water scarce communities
In line with United Nations' World Water Day 2019 theme, "leaving no one behind," Kimberly-Clark is pursuing a global initiative to help communities develop sustainable water management plans for watersheds at risk, using an innovative, web-based analytical tool.
A. Akhmouch: “The gap in the water sector is both a cause and an effect of the general gender gap”
In this interview of our series 'Women and Water', we speak to Aziza Akhmouch, in charge of the OECD Water Governance Initiative.