Noticias sobre Barbados
World Bank approves $54.7 million program to bolster Barbados’ water security
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the $54.7 million Barbados Water Security and Sector Performance Program, with measures focused on reducing water losses, expanding sanitation coverage and strengthening governance in the water sector.
Retno Marsudi to champion Global Outlook Council on Water Investment
The AU–AIP Africa Water Investment Summit 2025, held in Cape Town from 13–15 August, delivered a landmark moment for Africa’s water agenda with the launch of the Global Outlook Council on Water Investment and the appointment of H.E.
CAF provides grant to advance Barbados’ water security
The signing of a grant agreement between Government and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) for US$700,000 will support the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) with the reduction of non-revenue water wastage.
Critical water scarcity threatens the Caribbean, according to CAF study
A new comprehensive study conducted by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has provided more detailed analysis of the water security challenges facing Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
Debt for nature swaps as a growing solution for financial relief and conservation
Countries with lower credit ratings are increasingly utilizing debt-for-nature swaps to manage their financial liabilities while supporting environmental conservation initiatives.
Barbados pioneers global first debt-for-climate-resilience operation
The deal generated US$125 million in fiscal savings which will be channeled into new resilience investments. The debt conversion represents innovative financing model for climate adaptation that avoids increasing the burden of public debt.
Barbados will improve its climate-resilient water infrastructure with IDB support
Barbados will increase its resilience to climate change impacts by improving water security and supply with a US$40 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that will expand the reuse of reclaimed wastewater.
Unveiling opportunities in the digital transformation of Caribbean water utilities
An IDB report analyses the challenges faced by water and sanitation utilities in the Caribbean region and opportunities brought forth by digital tools.
“Barbados plans to impact its water and sanitation sector through accessing financial resources”
Check the full programme and register for the 9th Latin America - Spain Water Dialogues. The 9th Latin America - Spain Water Dialogues will be held on November 28th, at 15:30 h (CET) at the headquarters of the Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge in Madrid.
EU to support Barbados in upgrading climate resilient infrastructure for clean water
Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, has announced the EU's intention to support the upgrading of Barbados' climate-resilient infrastructure for clean water, in line with the Global Gateway investment agenda presented at the EU-CELAC Summit in July.
IDB pilots innovative data-sharing platform for Caribbean water utilities
A virtual community connects Caribbean water utilities for real-time data sharing and cost savings.
To reduce superbugs, world must cut down pollution
Up to 10 million deaths could occur annually by 2050 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), on par with the 2020 rate of global deaths from cancer.
IDB and IDB Invest provided $26 billion in climate financing over five years
Investing in climate adaptation can save lives and property, preventing future damage.
Neno Kukuric: “It is therefore urgent to conduct an assessment of groundwater in Latin America”
The 7th edition of the Latin America-Spain Water Dialogues will take place on October 6, 2021. Register here.
UNESCO’s role in response to the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano in the Caribbean
The active La Soufrière volcano, located in the Caribbean Sea within the country of St Vincent and the Grenadines, erupted last April for the first time in 40 years, sending an ash cloud 10 km into the sky.
European Investment Bank backs improved water supply and sanitation in Barbados
European Investment Bank to invest USD 12 million to modernise water supply infrastructure and waste water treatment equipment in Barbados; The project backed by the European Union, will improve access to water for communities across the island; The water project builds on EIB climate action objectives in the Caribbean.
Scientists discover the biggest seaweed bloom in the world
Scientists using NASA satellite observations have discovered the largest bloom of macroalgae in the world.
Barbados launches first Caribbean climate reslience project
A launch event at the Bowmanston water pumping station has marked the start of the Water Sector Resilience Nexus for Sustainability in Barbados (WSRN S-Barbados) project, the first GCF-funded project in the Caribbean to move to implementation.
UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs
World’s 16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50% more than previously estimated; Enough in a year to cover Florida under a foot (30.5 cm) of brine.