Technological innovations for monitoring drinking water services in rural areas of Peru: A collaboration between the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation, IDB, and Swiss Cooperation
On March 18th, the progress and achievements of an innovative project in Peru aimed at improving drinking water services in rural areas through cutting-edge technologies such as telemetry and an offline application were presented. This project, a collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation (MVCS), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and with the […]
Switzerland drives sustainable future in Latin America: CEELA project embarks on its second phase
The CEELA project stands as a testimony to Switzerland’s commitment to advancing sustainability, energy efficiency, and gender equality in the construction sector of Latin America, challenging the myth that home comfort is exclusive to affluent sectors. This regional initiative, driven by the Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Environment Section of Swiss Agency for Development and […]
Building the path to regional resilience, together
Regional workshop for the development Resilient Andes project, phase 2 On March 7 and 8 in Lima, a key regional workshop was held to prepare for the second phase of the Resilient Andes project, marking a significant step towards strengthening the region in the face of environmental challenges. This meeting brought together 32 officials from […]
A step forward in sustainable water management in the Chillon, Rimac, and Lurin river basins
Sustainable water resources and water conservation management are fundamental pillars for environmental sustainability and social well-being. In this context, the «El Agua Nos Une (United for Water)» project has taken on a leadership role in the Watershed Natural Infrastructure and Water Conservation Working Group (GT INCA), highlighting Switzerland’s commitment to promoting innovative and sustainable water […]
Sharing of experiences in disaster risk management between SEDAPAL and Aguas Andinas
Strengthening capacities to ensure water supply In a joint effort towards effective preparedness and response to natural disasters, five officials from the Lima Water and Sewerage Service (SEDAPAL), along with two managers from the Agua en Emergencias (Emergency Water Supply) project, conducted a key internship with their counterpart, Aguas Andinas in Santiago de Chile, from […]