Noticias sobre Colombia
Nature ‘one of most effective ways’ of combatting climate change
Nature is “one of the most effective ways” of combatting climate change and should be part of every country’s climate strategy according to the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Inger Andersen.
Tropical mountain rivers are where the magic happens
Large tropical mountain river systems aren’t getting the respect they deserve – at least not when it comes to research and conservation.
“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.
Water: the daily fight of two women
This is the story of Marcela and Maritza, two women and mothers that share their situation with millions of women and mothers all around the world: the lack of water.
Nicolas Foret (Schneider Electric): “Digital solutions in water promise greater business value”
As part of our interviews on digitalization in the water industry, we interview Nicolas Foret, Global Solution Architect and Water Competency Center Director at Schneider…
Lack of reliable and affordable water a hidden threat for urban households of the global south
New research finds millions have access only a few hours a day, while others are forced to pay up to a quarter of monthly household income for private provision.
GoAigua consolidates its position in Latin America & becomes a digital leader in water management
GoAigua is pioneer in the digital transformation in the world of water.
Forests, water filled sponges
In addition to their roles as carbon sinks, forests are a decisive element for climate regulation and the maintenance of the water cycle and they are the main obstacle to desertification.
Drip irrigation, sun and solar do ‘God’s work’ and a Colombian desert blooms
By Thin Lei Win.
“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.
Víctor Arroyo (IFI): “Water companies must harness innovation from internal and external sources”
Víctor Arroyo, Director, IFI (International Financing Institutions) and Strategic Markets, Isle Utilities, was one of the speakers at the 11th Water Economy Forum held on July 2nd in Puebla, Mexico, where he took part in the fourth session about the technology revolution in the water sector.
Rogerio Koehn: “The most important challenge for water security is resilience to climate change”
The 11th Water Economy Forum will be held on July 2nd in Puebla, Mexico.
Saur acquires Naunet
The recent acquisition of Naunet by the French group Saur ensures the provision of water services to nearly 400,000 inhabitants, which is currently served by the Colombian operator, set up in 2013, through five concession companies.
Aqualia acquires the French company Services Publics et Industries Environnement (SPIE)
The acquisition of the company involves the entry of Aqualia in the French water management market. SPIE provides its services to 140,000 inhabitants in the Île de France region.
Researcher documents cascading effects of parasites on underwater ecosystems
Research by an evolutionary biologist from Florida State University has shown parasites have important and far-reaching effects on predatory fish and the ecosystems they inhabit.
Global Omnium: a trajectory linked to the environment
Global Omnium is a business group with more than 125 years of experience in water management, a sector with a great impact on the environment, where the company has forged a path of success, doing business in all of Spain as well as in countries such as Angola, Colombia, Qatar or Ecuador.
French and Brazilian subsidiaries of Veolia Water Technologies debarred from World Bank projects
The World Bank announced the two-year debarment of French water engineering company OTV and the one-year debarment of Brazilian water treatment technology company Veolia Water Technologies Brasil Ltda.
One drought can amplify or cause another
New research finds one drought can amplify or cause another. Decreased moisture recycling and transport impacts how droughts form and move across continents.
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.
Water security in large cities
The news on droughts and water vulnerability have not only affected the agricultural sector in the past years; rather, they threat water security in cities head on.