Open lecture at NILAS, ‘Climate Change and Water Challenges in Latin America’

On September 3rd, a seminar titled "Climate Change and Water Challenges in Latin America" was held at the library of the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies. The event addressed critical water issues in Latin America, such as the lack of infrastructure, insufficient support from the international community, and the risks involved in planning across the region.

The seminar Climate Change and Water Challenges in Latin America addressed critical water issues in Latin America, such as the lack of infrastructure, insufficient support from the international community, and the risks in planning.

Caroline Edelstam Thais Macahado Borge, Erik von Pistohlkors

Caroline Edelstam, Secretary General of Engineers without Borders Sweden, Thaïs Machado-Borges, Director of Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies and Erik von Pistohlkors, Deputy Head of the Representation at the European Commission in Sweden

Participants analyzed solutions and innovations emerging from civil society and examined their impact on strengthening human rights, peace, governance, sustainability, and equal water access in Latin America.

Caroline Edelstam__Nhilce Esquivel_Adriana Soto

Caroline Edelstam, Secretary General of Engineers without Borders Sweden, Nhilce Esquivel and Adriana Soto, Research Associates at Stockholm Environment Institute

The seminar was held on Tuesday, September 3, at the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies at Stockholm University.

GRULAC (Ambassadors from the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean)

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Environmental Humanities with a focus on Latin America Development Studies in Latin America Democracy in Latin America Global Latin American Studies

Last updated: September 12, 2024

Source: Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

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