Noticias sobre Jamaica
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.
ECLAC warns: Latin America undervalues water despite having the world’s largest water reserves
Latin America has more fresh water per capita than any other region on Earth.
New York City completes $42 million stormwater flood prevention project in Brooklyn
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the completion of a $42.3 million flood prevention project designed to reduce street flooding and bolster public safety in East Flatbush and Canarsie, Brooklyn.
Research reveals hurricane impact on water resources
Tropical storms like hurricanes are not only terrifying, but also incredibly costly for coastal regions across the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
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.
IDB Invest, Proparco, Sagicor and Development Bank of Jamaica to finance the Rio Cobre Water Plant
As the lead structuring bank, IDB Invest provided long-term financing for up to US$79 million, (equivalent to JM$12 billion in local currency) for the Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant in Kingston, Jamaica.
Disparities in the distribution of flood adaptation resources could be curbed by equity-weighting
As the effects of climate change intensify, the need for efficient and equitable climate adaptation policies is becoming more urgent.
Gender inequality in access to water: an outstanding issue as we celebrate Women’s Day on March 8
We propose a simple exercise.
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.
Climate change’s impact on coastal flooding to increase 5-times over this century, says UNDP
Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are at the forefront, projected to lose significant land and critical infrastructure to permanent inundation.
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.
EU to invest 45 billion euros in Latin America and Caribbean
During the EU – Latin America and the Caribbean Business Roundtable, organized by CAF, the European Commission and the IDB, Ursula Von der Leyen announced the investment of 45,000 million euros in the region.
Historical dredging and wetland loss in New York City’s Jamaica Bay increase flooding
Historical dredging and wetland loss in New York City's Jamaica Bay have increased high-tide flooding in the area, according to a new study.
How to build a climate-resilient water supply
Scientists developed a new model to help water utility companies minimize weather-based disruptions to clean water access.
“We want to keep growing as a global leader of efficiency in the water industry”
Miya is a global water operator that specializes in water efficiency, commercial management and water treatment.
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.
Fluence wins first MABR recurring revenue contract
Fluence has secured its first contract to provide MABR wastewater treatment as a service.
New data dashboard reporting flooding in NYC gives real-time information on rising waters
New York City is girding itself for storm season, which, in the face of accelerating climate change, could mean more frequent and extreme storms like Hurricanes Henri and Ida, and local cloudbursts producing prodigious volumes of stormwater.
Biochar may help fight against harmful algal blooms
Toufiq Reza, biomedical and chemical engineering and sciences assistant professor, and Spencer Fire, ocean engineering and marine sciences assistant professor, have collaborated in researching mitigation and control of harmful algal blooms.
Jamaica extends the boundaries of Black River Lower Morass
Jamaica has extended the area of the Black River Lower Morass Wetland of International Importance from 5,700 hectares to 85,664 ha.