ICEX
ICEX is a public administration that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Multilateral financing in the face of natural disasters
As climate change intensifies, so does the number and severity of natural disasters. In this context, multilateral financing seeks not only to respond after the event, but to prevent, mitigate, and financially prepare countries to respond more effectively. Climate change is altering the usual patterns of extreme weather events. According to data from Europa Press, […]
Optimizing water network operation and leak reduction. Opportunities to export Spanish experiences
The implementation of advanced leak detection, smart metering, and IoT technologies can significantly reduce water losses, lower operational costs, and contribute to the overall sustainability of water resources. The examples from Spain demonstrate the effectiveness of these technologies in real-world applications, providing a blueprint for utilities worldwide to enhance their water management strategies. Efficient water […]
Spanish digital transformation in the water sector
In the face of water scarcity and climate change, the digitalisation of the water cycle contributes by preserving resources through more efficient management and helping to reduce the carbon footprint and greenhouse gases generated by water cycle management activities. Spain is positioning itself as a world reference in the digitalisation of the integrated water cycle, […]
María Peña (ICEX): “Water is increasingly gaining more weight in our activities”
This week, a series of seminars on 'FAIR WATER: Tackling Global Water Challenges’ will be held in Washington, sponsored by the ICEX, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade. It is an excellent opportunity to talk with its Managing Director, María Peña, and learn first-hand about the strategy of the institution to position the water sector […]