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Regional Water Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Zones in Latin America and the Caribbean: Working on climate services and water security in drylands Gabriel Mancilla, Executive Director - Brussels, February 2016 -.
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Regional Water Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Zones in Latin America and the Caribbean: Working on climate services and water security in drylands Gabriel Mancilla, Executive Director - Brussels, February 2016 -
CAZALAC was conceived as an organization to coordinate / articulate scientific and technological actions aimed at attaining sustainable water management in arid and semi-arid zones in Latin America and the Caribbean. • In 2006, CAZALAC was recognized as an UNESCO category II Center.
General Information • Annual Budget 160.000 USD • Staff 4 full-time positions • Location La Serena, Chile. • Web Site • www.cazalac.org CAZALAC
Researchtopics Areas Efficient use of water. Solutions for drinking water. Hydro-climatic variability and risks. Adaptability and innovation for the future Dissemination and training
Someimportantprojects and activites 1. Efficient use of water Water-Use Efficiency in Coquimbo Region (2005-2006) Goal: Analysis and planning of actions to achieve the balance between supply and demand for water, in order to increase water security. Catchment Management and Mining Impacts in Arid and Semi-Arid South America (2010-11). 2014- 2030 StrategyforWaterResources Use in Coquimbo Region (2014-2015).
Someimportantprojects and activites 2. Solutionsfordrinkingwater Seawater Desalination by Inverse Osmosis Technique and Photovoltaic Energy, for Drinking Water Supply in Isla Damas (2011-2012). Goal: Increase water security in rural areas. Analyzing Energy Solutions Options for Rural Drinking Water Systems in Coquimbo Region (2012-2013). Innovative Technical Solutions for Drinking Water Supply Systems of Rural Areas (2015-2016)
Someimportantprojects and activites 3. Hydro-climaticvariability and risks Climatic risks: Droughts in Chile and Latin America and the Caribbean (From 2010) Goal: Use climate and hydrological data to create computer algorithms and prediction tools for proper risk preparedness Map for Arid Zones of Latin America an the Caribbean (2009-2010) Hydro-climatic variability in LAC (From 2013) Agroclimatic Observatory (From 2013)
Someimportantprojects and activites 4. Adaptability and innovationforthefuture EUROCLIMA (From 2012) 2014- 2030 StrategyforWaterResources Use in Coquimbo Region (2014-2015). Goal: Test technologies, create awareness and reach agreements to adapt to climate change conditions. Groundwater artificial recharge cooperation with IMTA (Mexican Water Technology Institute) (From 2014) Accelerated hydroponic green fodder with a low water consumption in Limari Province (2015-2017).
Someimportantprojects and activites 5. Dissemination and training