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In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which jointly constitute a comprehensive plan of action to eradicate poverty and ensure sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the central role that improved access to both water and energy play in advancing sustainable development. Powering progress on SDG 6 on water and SDG 7 on energy will also have an effect on a range of other Sustainable Development Goals, such as those on health, food, poverty eradication, gender equality, economic productivity, and climate change. The importance of energy and water and their strong interdependence have become more evident during the COVID-19 world crisis of 2020. Without the critical services of water and energy, the full spectrum of health services could not be implemented.
Recognizing the need to address the interlinkages between water and energy and their contributions to the advancement of other SDGs, the 缅北禁地Department of Economic and Social Affairs (缅北禁地DESA) and ITAIPU Binacional (hydroelectric power plant owned by Brazil and Paraguay) joined efforts in 2018 in a partnership entitled “Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions” to promote water and energy sustainability and other SDGs. The initiative resulted in the creation of the global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network on SDG 6 and SDG 7 interlinkages, with a large number of multi-stakeholders from all regions and constituencies. The aim is to bring together all stakeholders to promote an integrated approach to SDG 6 and SDG 7 in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Addressing the Water-Energy Nexus in Climate Adaptation Strategies to Build Resilient Societies, COP29 Side Event, Baku, Azerbaijan
On 15 November 2024, 缅北禁地DESA is convening this side event during the 2024 Climate Change Conference (COP29) in cooperation with the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network. The objective of this event is to foster dialogue among key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, as well as civil society and international organizations, on the critical interconnections between water and energy in the context of climate change adaptation. The event aims to showcase best practices, innovative solutions, and policy frameworks that promote the sustainable management of water and energy resources while enhancing societies' resilience to climate impacts.
Workshop on Synergistic Implementation of Sustainable Consumption and Production of Water and Energy and Climate Action Towards Achievement of Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement, city of Antigua, Guatemala, 16-17 October 2024
缅北禁地DESA convened this global capacity development workshop in cooperation with the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network and hosted by ASAZGUA on 16-17 October 2024, in the city of Antigua, Guatemala. The event brought together multiple stakeholders who discussed and showcased existing initiatives on integrated sustainable consumption and production of water and energy that support climate change objectives and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The workshop also provided an opportunity for dialogue on effective policy, technical, and managerial approaches to water, energy, and climate change in support of sustainable development. The event featured expert panelists from Member States including private, public and non-profit institutions covering major world regions as well as international organizations.
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Energy, Fuels, Water, and the Agroindustry: Charting Sustainable Routes between Europe and Latin America towards a Climate-neutral Economy
On 3 October 2024, the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network and its member UNALA convened this event on “Energy, Fuels, Water, and the Agroindustry: Charting Sustainable Routes between Europe and Latin America towards a Climate-neutral Economy”, which took place in Brussels at the headquarters of the European Parliament. The event served as a platform to promote strategic dialogue between the European Union and Latin America on best practices for natural resource management, production of clean fuels and sustainability of the agroindustry supporting a climate-neutral economy. Participants included representatives from governments, public and private organizations, non-profit entities, and experts from international organizations.
Session at the 2024 SDG 7 Action Forum on “Sustainable Energy and Water: Supporting Women’s Empowerment and Economic Development,” New York, 25 September 2024
On 25 September 2024 缅北禁地DESA, in cooperation with the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network, convened a session during the 2024 SDG 7 Action Forum on “Sustainable Energy and Water: Supporting Women’s Empowerment and Economic Development.” The meeting included 9 expert panelists from different national and international organizations and was attended in person by about 40 participants. The event provided an opportunity for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge, challenges, experiences and best practices on integrated energy and water solutions supporting women’s empowerment and fostering sustainable economic development. The session brought together multi-stakeholders to discuss and showcase existing initiatives on effective solutions addressing the energy-water nexus and its social and economic implications.
Side Event 2024 HLPF - Sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions on water and energy: Reducing poverty, promoting sustainable agriculture and combating climate change
缅北禁地DESA convened a side event at the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York, on 11 July 2024, in cooperation with the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network. The objective of this event was to provide an opportunity for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and experiences on integrated water and energy solutions supporting poverty reduction, sustainable agriculture, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Participants discussed effective policy, and technical and managerial approaches to water and energy supporting sustainable development.
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On 12-14 June 2024, 缅北禁地DESA convened the Second Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions: Towards a Green Economy in Madrid, Spain. This in-person event was hosted by Canal de Isabel II and organized in cooperation with the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network. The symposium included two days of plenary sessions with over 60 expert panelists from over 20 countries representing all world regions. The third day was dedicated to visiting Canal de Isabel II relevant facilities. The event, attended by about 300 participants, served as a global platform to disseminate knowledge on integrated approaches supporting sustainable water and energy solutions. Additionally, it provided an opportunity for dialogue on effective policy, technical and managerial approaches to water and energy supporting sustainable development.
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2024 Meeting of the Members of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network
The 2024 meeting of the members of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network was held virtually on 21 February 2024. The meeting was convened by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (缅北禁地DESA). The objective of the meeting was to discuss the 2023 accomplishments, the 2024 – 2027 tentative work plan, members’ recommendations and support and major 2024 events. The event included 25 participants representing 20 member organizations. Member representatives indicated their future contributions and recommendations for the Network and next steps moving forward.
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2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE WATER AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS NETWORK
The 2023 Annual report of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network details the milestones and key activities from the year, including capacity-building events and advocacy and outreach world meetings in which members had the opportunity to share best practices and innovative approaches surrounding their water-energy nexus activities. It also highlights plans for 2024.
The Network expanded its membership to 30 institutions, as well as grew its body of resources on the Knowledge Management Platform with new reports and case studies. In 2023 The Natural Resource Forum: A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal published a Special Issue on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, featuring several articles from Network Members.
Interviews with Authors of Organisations with Scholarly Articles Selected for Publication in the Natural Resource Forum: A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal
On the occasion of the launch of the Special Issue on “Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions” published by the Natural Resources Forum, a 缅北禁地Sustainable Development Journal, interviews were conducted at the SDG Pavilion with representatives of organizations whose scholarly articles were selected for publication. Representatives of Canal de Isabel II, ASAZGUA, and ME SOLshare provided details about water-energy nexus issues addressed in their papers. This is the first time this journal has dedicated a Special Issue to this critical subject. These organizations are members of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network, and their papers are among only ten selected worldwide for publication.
Special Issue on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions by Natural Resources Forum (NRF) - a United Nations Sustainable Development Journal, November 2023
In November 2023 the Natural Resources Forum (NRF), a United Nations Sustainable Development Journal, published for the first time a Special Issue on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions.
This Special Issue includes contributions to the global debate on the water–energy nexus, examples of the nexus approach in practice in different parts of the world, analysis of diverse issues related to integrated approaches to water and energy solutions, and their interlinkages with the SDGs. This edition aims to promote an understanding of the relationship between technology and policy and enhance global awareness of ongoing integrated efforts on water–energy.
An integrated approach to resolving water and energy challenges allows the realization of important synergies, avoiding negative tradeoffs that result when they are managed independently. In relation, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the vital role that improved access to both water and energy plays in advancing progress in other critical areas, such as the Global Goals on health, food, poverty eradication, economic productivity, terrestrial ecosystems, and climate change.
The Special Issue includes a selection of scholarly articles authored by members of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network. It is available on the Wiley Online Library and the PDF table of contents .
Advancing Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Integrated Innovative Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, 4 December | COP28 | Dubai, UAE
On 4 December 2023, 缅北禁地DESA and the Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network (SWESN) jointly held a side event at the 2023 缅北禁地Conference on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai on “Advancing Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Integrated Innovative Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions.” COP28 offered a unique platform to exchange and disseminate knowledge and experiences related to integrated innovative sustainable water and energy solutions designed to ensure the efficient use of water and energy resources and support climate change mitigation and adaptation. Participants had the opportunity to discuss the potential benefits and positive impacts of integrated innovative water-energy systems and programmes on terrestrial and water ecosystems.
Side Event 2023 HLPF - Integrated Water and Energy Solutions Supporting Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements 14 July | New York
On 14 July 缅北禁地DESA conducted a side event at the 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in cooperation with the Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network with about 70 participants to provide an opportunity for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge and experiences on integrated water and energy solutions supporting cities and human settlements.
Panelists explored the interdependencies between water and energy systems, delved into the challenges faced by urban environments and explored innovative approaches to address these issues. Speakers discussed innovative approaches to ensuring access to sustainable, affordable, reliable and modern energy, water and sanitation services which are necessary conditions for the sustainability of cities and human settlements and to ensuring long-term habitable communities for the future.
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Javier Fernández,
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Andrea
Bola?os, ASAZGUA, Guatemala
Gonzalo
Sáenz de Miera, Iberdrola, Spain
Edgar
Herrera, LAICA, UNALA, Costa Rica
Doris
Edem Agbevivi, Energy Commission, Ghana
Hal
Turton, IAEA
Side Event - Water and Energy for Sustainable Development: Integrated Solutions supporting Regional Cooperation, Climate Resilience, and Biodiversity, 缅北禁地2023 Water Conference, 23 March | New York
Ensuring universal access to modern and sustainable energy, water, and sanitation services, by addressing the three dimensions of sustainable development – the economic, social, and environmental – in a balanced and integrated manner, lies at the heart of sustainable development.
On 23 March on the margins of the 缅北禁地2023 Water Conference 缅北禁地DESA in cooperation with members of the Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network convened a Side-Event to bring together multi-stakeholders to discuss and showcase existing initiatives addressing the water-energy nexus and share knowledge on replicable and scalable effective solutions.
The event included?expert panelists from countries covering major world regions. Participants included representatives from Member States and from public, private, and non-profit organizations, as well as international organizations, and practitioners involved and interested in the research, development, management, and implementation of integrated water and energy solutions.
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Maria Antonia Gwynn, Itaipu Binacional, Paraguay
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Miguel Angel Gálvez, Canal de Isabel II, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Ms.
Annukka Lipponen, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Finland
Andrea Bola?os, ASAZGUA, Guatemala
Peter
Dane, European Benchmarking Cooperation, The Netherlands
Isaac Cain Lascano, UNALA, Mexico
Jussara de Souza, Itaipu Binacional, Brazil
Daniel Vazquez, Itaipu Binacional, Paraguay
Samson
Tsegaye, Stiftung Solarenergie Solar Energy Foundation, Ethiopia
2023 Meeting of the Members of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network, 24 February 2023 | Madrid, Spain
On 24 February 2023, the meeting of the members of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network was held in person in Madrid, Spain, convened by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (缅北禁地DESA) and hosted by Canal de Isabel II. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the 2022 accomplishments and annual report, the tentative workplan for the 2023-2026 time period, members’ recommendations and support, Energy Compact updates, and other important Network activities. The event included 17 participants representing 10 member organizations. Member representatives each indicated their future contributions, recommendations for the Network, and next steps moving forward.
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Capacity Development Workshop on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions supporting Circular Economies, 23-24 February 2023 | Madrid, Spain
Building on ongoing efforts by the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network, 缅北禁地DESA convenved a Capacity Development Workshop from 23-24 February 2023, hosted by Canal de Isabel II in Madrid, Spain. The workshop brought together global experts to discuss water and energy sector interlinkages and interdependences, showcase existing initiatives, and mobilize action to accelerate efforts towards circular economies. Participants shared knowledge and highlighted experiences and innovative systems as well as discussed the social, economic, and environmental benefits that can be derived from sustainable water and energy solutions. The technical session of the event was Moderated by Mr. Manuel Menéndez Prieto, Special Advisor, Cabinet of the Secretary of State of Environment, Spain & Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme, UNESCO. A panel of experts from Spain, Tajikistan, Guatemala, Brazil, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Indonesia presented their ongoing initiatives that promote integrated water and energy management, followed by a question-and-answer session with the participants.
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Cristina
Aparicio Maeztu, DG de Economía Circular de la Comunidad de Madrid
Ivonne Lobos
Alva, SEI, Latin America
Samson
Tsegaye, Solar Energy Foundation, Ethiopia
Dipti
Vaghela, HPNET - Hydro Empowerment Network
Gustavo
Paredes, UNALA, Guatemala
Gustavo
Paredes, ASAZGUA, Guatemala
Ariel
Scheffer da Silva, ITAIPU, Brazil
Vaysidin
Saidov, EC IFAS, Tajikistan
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Carolina Gossen, ITAIPU Binacional, Paraguay
Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions supporting Climate Change and Biodiversity Objectives through Innovation and Clean Technologies
On 9 November 2022, on the margins of COP27 in Egypt, 缅北禁地DESA convened the event “Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions supporting Climate Change and Biodiversity Objectives through Innovation and Clean Technologies”. The event took?place at the SDG Pavilion.?The 2022 缅北禁地Conference on Climate Change (COP 27) offered?a unique platform to discuss innovative and integrated technological systems for sustainable water and energy solutions supporting climate change and biodiversity objectives. The main objectives of the?event were: 1) to exchange and disseminate knowledge and experiences related to innovative technological systems designed to ensure efficient and effective use of water and energy resources; 2) to discuss the potential benefits and impacts of these innovative systems on climate change and biodiversity.
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Pascual Fernández, Canal de
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Carol Mungo, SEI,
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Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions to achieve Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Ecosystem Health through Strategic Partnerships
On 12 July 2022, 缅北禁地DESA and Itaipu Binacional hosted a virtual side entitled “Sustainable Water and Energy solutions to Achieve Quality Education, Gender Equality and Ecosystem Health through Strategic Partnerships” in the margins of the High-Level Political Forum. The event featured remarks and presentations by the Permanent Missions of Brazil and Paraguay to the UN, as well as UN-system representatives and members and partners of the Water and Energy Solutions Network. At the event, the central role of the water and energy nexus in order to achieve all the 17 SDGs was highlighted, in particular in connection to the SDGs being reviewed at this year?s HLPF: SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG5 (Gender Equality), SDG14 (Life below water), SDG15 (Life on land) and SDG 17 (Partnerships). Following high-level opening and expert presentations, an interactive discussion also explored opportunities to scale-up action under the umbrella of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network.
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The Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, 13-15 June 2022
缅北禁地DESA convened?the first Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions hosted by Itaipu Binacional, at its headquarters on 13-15 June 2022. The global symposium enhanced the capacities of stakeholders to effectively manage the water-energy nexus and its interlinkages with other SDGs. The event provided a global platform for stakeholders to disseminate knowledge, exchange experiences, and showcase best practices on integrated approaches that support sustainable water and energy solutions. It was also an opportunity for dialogue on effective policy, and technical and managerial approaches to water and energy supporting sustainable development. The discussions and outcomes of the Global Symposium set the groundwork for the development of the First World Report on the Status and Trends of Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions.
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The Role of the Private Industry in Support of the SDGs on Water, Energy, Biodiversity and Health, May 10, 2022
This event supported?the United Nations Decade of Action by showing the importance of the industry in society, well-being of the population and the environment. The event provided?an opportunity to show how private industry plays a key role in promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, economic development, and prosperity.
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TOWARDS THE FIRST GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM ON WATER AND ENERGY March 29, 2022 | 5:00pm-6:30pm (Dubai time UTC+4)
This global event at Expo 2020 Dubai provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences supporting a more sustainable world, with integrated approaches on SDG 6 (water) and SDG 7 (energy). It also announced the first Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, organized by Itaipu Binacional and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). The Global Symposium took?place at Itaipu in June 2022.
Bioenergy for sustainable development: Ethanol and electricity from sugarcane 23 March 2022
Sustainable production and consumption of bioenergy represent considerable opportunities that support the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Nevertheless, there are significant barriers to scaling up and replicating bioenergy good practices. The creation of an enabling environment for sustainable bioenergy production and the improvement of the management of water resources are necessary conditions for the development of bioenergy programmes in many countries that have great potential for biofuel use. This requires multi-stakeholder alliances among the public, private and civil society sectors that would allow feasible responses ensuring responsible consumption and production.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE WATER AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS NETWORK
The 缅北禁地Department of Economic and Social Affairs (缅北禁地DESA) and ITAIPU Binacional joined efforts in 2018, creating a partnership entitled “Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions” that recognized the need to address the interlinkages between water and energy and their contributions to the advancement of other SDGs. The initiative resulted in the creation of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network with a growing number of multi-stakeholders from all regions and constituencies.
COP26 Side Event: Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions supporting Climate Change Objectives during the Decade of Action and Beyond
On 4 November 2021 from 10-11:30am EST / 14:00-15:30 Glasgow Time, the Sustainable Water & Energy Solutions Network hosted a side event at COP26. The event, moderated by Ms. Leena Srivastava, Deputy Director General for Science at IIASA, included Welcome?Remarks by Mr. Liu Zhenmin, 缅北禁地USG for Economic and Social Affairs and Opening Remarks by HE Mr. Bento Albuquerque, Minister of Mines and Energy, Brazil. The event included panelists from Canal De Isabel II, ICC Guatemala, Itaipu Binacional, SOLshare and the Solar Energy Foundation. Panelists shared their plans and outlooks related to climate change. These solutions included improvements in energy efficiency, investments in the developing world, innovative plans designed to transform the way we interact with energy and water, all in the interest of building climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation.
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Canal de Isabel II
Private Institute for Climate Change Research (ICC)
Itaipu Binacional
SOLshare
Solar Energy Foundation
Side Event on Energy Compact of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network
On 24 September 2021 from 7-8:15 (NY time) a side event on “Energy Compact of the Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network”, was held at the High Level Dialogue on Energy. This side event showcased the three participating organizations of the Network with voluntary commitments - Itaipu Binacional, Canal de Isabel II, and Asazgua - who presented and discussed their commitments and explained?how these commitments support transformative pathways on energy and water and scale-up actions supporting climate change objectives.
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UNDESA presentation
Canal de Isabel II presentation
Asazgua presentation
Webinar on Water and Energy Solutions Boosting Social Actions in Support of SDGs 3 and 4
On 18 August 2021 from 10-11:30 (NY time) the webinar on Water and Energy Solutions Boosting Social Actions in Support of SDGs 3 and 4, organized by the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network in cooperation with its founding member ITAIPU, brought together multi-stakeholders to discuss and showcase existing initiatives and disseminate information on how sustainable water and energy solutions can promote well-being and quality education. Moderated by Ms. Isabel Raya, Sustainable Energy Expert, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, UNDESA this event kicked off with welcoming remarks by Gustavo Ovelar on behalf of Mr. Luiz Felipe Carbonell of Itaipu Binacional. The panel of experts from UNESCO, Itaipu, Solar Energy Foundation, Canal de Isabel II and the World Energy Council shared experiences on how sustainable water and energy solutions can promote well-being including health and quality education.
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UNESCO
Itaipu Binacional
Canal de Isabel II
Solar Energy Foundation
World Energy Council
Webinar on The Key Role of Biodiversity in Support of Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, Terrestrial Ecosystems and Climate Change Objectives
On 13 August 2021 from 10-11:30 (NY time) a webinar on The Key Role of Biodiversity in Support of
Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, Terrestrial Ecosystems and Climate Change Objectives, organized
by the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network in cooperation with its founding member
ITAIPU, brought together multi-stakeholders to discuss and showcase existing initiatives and disseminate
information on how supporting biodiversity is integral to sustainable water and?energy systems.
Moderated by Ms. Lucy Aquino, WWF this event kicked off with welcoming remarks by Coordination
Directors, Mr. Luiz Felipe Carbonell and Miguél Gomez, Itaipu Binacional. The panel of experts from
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the National Zoo, Life Institute, Convention on
Biological Diversity and Itaipu Binacional shared experiences on biodiversity, water, and energy for
fighting climate change.
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ITAIPU presentation
CBD presentation
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute presentation
Life Institute
Report on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions addressing Climate Change
This report seeks to inform the ongoing expert and public policy debate on sustainable water and
energy solutions addressing climate change with a view to facilitate information exchange, enhance
local, national and international cooperation, and stimulate collaborative development actions that
“leave no one behind” in terms of water supply and sanitation, access to sustainable energy, and
protection from potential negative impacts of climate change. The Report includes descriptions of
selected technological areas and innovative systems that represent sustainable water and energy
solutions addressing climate change. This report is an output of the global multi-stakeholder
“Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network” launched jointly by 缅北禁地DESA and Itaipu Binacional in
2018 to enhance capacities and cooperation and to enable an integrated approach to the Sustainable
Development Goals on water (SDG 6) and energy (SDG 7) and the interlinkages with other SDGs,
particularly SDG 13 on climate change.
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Side Event on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Addressing Climate Change during the Decade of Action
On 12 July 2021 from 7:30-9:00 (NY time) the virtual side event "Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions
Addressing Climate Change during the Decade of Action" was organized by the Global Sustainable Water and
Energy Solutions Network during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). Global
leaders discussed ?water and energy sector interlinkages and interdependences and showcased existing
initiatives to accelerate the adoption of integrated water and energy solutions toward achieving the
2030 Agenda.
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UNDESA Launching Report SWES Addressing Climate Change
Canal de Isabel II - Actions for SDG13 & SDG15 implementation on the Region of
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Itaipu - Take Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impacts
ICC - Climate action from the sugar agroindustry of Guatemala
Master in Renewable Energy in the Marine Environment
The Master in Renewable Energy in the Marine Environment (REM plus) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint
Masters Degree (EMJMD) offered by four universities: the University of the Basque Country, the
University College Cork, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and ?cole Centrale de
Nantes. The master is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and provides some fully
funded scholarships. This Masters Degree is an example of international cooperation for education and
training in the marine energy field, gathering more than 50 associate partners from a wide range of
sectors such as industries, research centers and universities, but could welcome more.
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Webinar on Ocean Energy
On 29 June 2021 from 9-10:30 (NY time) a webinar on Ocean Energy, organized by the Global Sustainable
Water and Energy Solutions Network in cooperation with its member SINTEF, brought together
multi-stakeholders to showcase existing initiatives and disseminate information on ocean energy.
Moderated by Mr. Moez Jomaa, Senior Research Scientist of SINTEF, this event kicked off with welcoming
remarks by Mr. Ivan Vera, Senior Advisor, 缅北禁地DESA. The panel of experts from IRENA, SINTEF in Norway,
Orbital Marine Power in Scotland, Makai Ocean Engineering in Hawaii, Norwegian University of Science and
Technology (NTNU) and University of Trento in Italy, shared experiences on integrated water and energy
solutions related to ocean energy.
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Makai
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University
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IRENA presentation
Network Contributes to Global Efforts on SDG7 by Announcing Energy Compact
On 24 June 2021 at the MINISTERIAL THEMATIC FORUM ON ENABLING SDGs THROUGH INCLUSIVE, JUST ENERGY
TRANSITIONS, Ivan Vera, Senior Energy Advisor, on behalf of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy
Solutions Network, announced that three Network members have made voluntary commitments for ?an Energy
Compact:
- Itaipu Binacional, the hydroelectric power organization of Brazil and Paraguay, committed?to invest USD 5 million in capacity development for energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy, and USD 200 million to strengthen electrical transmission and distribution, consequently improving reliability, efficiency and electricity access in Paraguay;
- The Guatemalan sugar association ASAZGUA and Spanish water company of the Community of Madrid Canal de Isabel II each commit to expanding its electricity generation to cover 100% of its electricity demand with 100% clean renewable sources by 2030;
- AASAZGUA additionally commits to meet at least 30% of the electricity demand of Guatemala during the three dry months of the year through renewable energy, increase production of ethanol for transportation by 20%, and develop a new form of bioenergy from biological residues; and
- Canal de Isabel II additionally commits to increase its energy efficiency by 6.8% by 2025 and to invest more than EUR 80 million over the next 10 years to meet these energy commitments.
Webinar on Bioenergy for Sustainable Development
On 8 June 2021 from 10-11:30 (NY time) the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network in
cooperation with its member ASAZGUA, brought together multi-stakeholders to discuss and showcase
existing initiatives and disseminate information on bioenergy. Moderated by Jinlei Feng, Programme
Officer of IRENA, this event kicked off with welcoming remarks by Mr. Ivan Vera, Senior Advisor, UN
DESA. The panel of experts from Sao Paulo State Government in Brazil, ASAZGUA in Guatemala, IIASA, UNICA
in Brazil, and Canal de Isabel II in Spain, shared experiences on integrated water and energy solutions
related to bioenergy.
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UNDESA
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ASAZGUA presentation
IIASA Scenarios for
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UNICA Sugarcane Bioenergy
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Desalination Using Renewable Energy
On 7 June 2021 from 8-9:30 (NY time) as part of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions
Network webinar series, ESCWA in cooperation DESA brought together multi-stakeholders to discuss and
showcase existing initiatives and disseminate information on desalination systems powered with renewable
energy. Moderated by Ms. Radia Sedaoui, Chief Energy, UNESCWA, the event kicked off with welcoming
remarks by Mr. Ivan Vera, Senior Advisor, 缅北禁地DESA. The panel of experts from Morocco, UAE, Spain,
Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt presented existing initiatives on desalination systems powered with
renewable energy followed by a question and answer session with the participants.
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UNDESA
Opening Remarks
Morocco
Desalination & Renewables Perspectives Presentation
CRTSE Algeria Desalination Powered Renewable Energies Presentation
IDWT Renewable Resources for Desalination Presentation
SONEDE
Tunisia Desalination Presentation
Gran Canaria Water Council Response to Climate Emergency Presentation
Environment Agency Powering Desalination through Solar Energy
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Meeting of the Members of the Global Network on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions
On 25 March 2021, the Global Network of Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions virtually convened with the objective to update Network members of completed activities in 2020 and discuss the upcoming workplans for 2021-2023. The meeting was moderated by UNDESA with participation from representatives of 12 member organizations. UNDESA provided detailed overviews of the tentative workplans for each of the upcoming years, including primary focus areas and proposed activities that will help maintain the Network continuity supporting integrated water and energy solutions worldwide. Member representatives each indicated their future contributions, recommendations for the Network and next steps moving forward.
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Course on Management for Territorial Sustainability
E-learning Course | 18 January 2021
ITAIPU Binacional and Parque Tecnológico Itaipu (PTI-BR) are hosting the “Management for Territorial Sustainability Course” for English speaking participants as part of the International School for Sustainability (EIS), an educational initiative developed by both institutions. This course is free of charge and as an e-learning course, participants can go through classes at their own pace?creating their own learning experiences. Classes begin?on 18 January 2021 and the registration deadline is 10 January 2021. For more information and registration, please go to or download the information flyer provided here.
Regional Capacity Development Event Latin America and the Caribbean – Integrated Water and Energy Systems Supporting a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
15 December 2020 | Virtual Webinar
On 15 November 2020, DESA/DSDG in collaboration with ECLAC and the Global Sustainable Water and Energy
Solutions Network organized a regional capacity development webinar with a focus on Latin America and
the Caribbean: "Integrated Water and Energy Systems Supporting a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19."
Moderated by Mr. Ivan Vera, Senior Advisor, 缅北禁地DESA, the event kicked off with welcoming remarks by Ms.
Silvia Saravia, Economic Affairs Officer, ECLAC. Following an introductory session by a technical
consultant from ECLAC, experts from Paraguay, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Ecuador led an interactive panel
discussion featuring experiences, methodologies and innovative solutions designed to ensure the
efficient and effective use of water and energy resources.
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Panelist Presentations:
ITAIPU
Binacional Presentation
Climate
Change Research Institution Presentation
ENERG?TICA
Presentation
ECLAC Integrated
Water and
Energy Systems for Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
ECLAC
Methodological Guide on Water-Energy and Food Nexus Design and Actions
FEATURED CASE STUDIES
Location: Spain
Management, Conservation and Operation Model for the Supply Network of a Large Metropolitan Area. Case Study Community of Madrid
Recommendations on the Implementation of Simulation and Optimisation Models of Water Resources Management in Water Management Systems for Hydrological Planning and the Development of Drought Management Plans
Location: Guatemala
17 CASE STUDIES BY ASAZGUA DETAILING ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, MARCH 2023
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FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
2022 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE WATER AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS NETWORK
The 2022 Annual report of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network reviews the milestones and key activities from a busy year for the network. Including capacity-building events, advocacy and outreach, and members sharing best practices. The network convened at Expo 2020 in Dubai, hosted its First Global Symposium on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions, and put together side events at HLPF and COP27, among several others. It also expanded its Knowledge Management Platform with additional relevant data, reports and case studies. The report also highlights plans for 2023.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE WATER AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS NETWORK
The 缅北禁地Department of Economic and Social Affairs (缅北禁地DESA) and ITAIPU Binacional joined efforts in 2018, creating a partnership entitled “Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions” that recognized the need to address the interlinkages between water and energy and their contributions to the advancement of other SDGs. The initiative resulted in the creation of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network with a growing number of multi-stakeholders from all regions and constituencies.
2020 Annual Report of the Global Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network
The importance of energy and water and their strong interdependence have become more evident during the
COVID-19 world crisis of 2020. In light of the terrible consequences resulting from the COVID-19
pandemic, sustainable water, and energy solutions are viewed as a necessary response during this world
health crisis and beyond. This report highlights the commitment of the Sustainable Water and Energy
Solutions Network’s vision working towards a world where there is equitable and sustainable use and
management of water and energy resources for all, in support of human well-being, ecosystem integrity,
and a robust, inclusive economy under the umbrella of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions: Addressing Critical Services during the COVID-19 World Crisis and Beyond
07 July 2020
The Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions Network is developing a Global Knowledge Platform with a
view to collect information on activities, case studies and systems being implemented or planned
using an integrated approach to water and energy challenges. The main objective of this scoping
paper is to provide preliminary recommendations for the possible scope, priority content, structure
and operational mechanisms of the envisioned Global Knowledge Platform.
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the Scoping Paper here
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020
Convened by 缅北禁地DESA, the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020 seeks to provide an overview of SDG implementation and efforts. The report focuses and brings together areas of progress and areas where action is still needed, to ensure that no one is left behind and highlights key areas and initial impacts in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Access Report.
Founded by UN-DESA and ITAIPU Binacional.