Water security forums announced in Latacunga and Tampico

Regional initiatives to address water security and climate resilience have been announced in Latacunga, Ecuador, and Tampico, Mexico.

In Latacunga, the First Regional Forum on Water Security and Green Finance introduced the Water Fund for the Canton of Latacunga (FONLAC). This strategic initiative aims to establish sustainable financing mechanisms to protect water sources and strengthen the region's capacity to withstand climate change. The forum included participation from local authorities and experts from various water conservation funds, such as the Tungurahua Paramo Fund and the Quito Water Protection Fund.

In Tampico, the Third Metropolitan Water Forum is scheduled for November 13 at the Universidad del Noreste. Organized by the Tampico Citizen Water Table, the event seeks to analyze solutions for water availability in the conurbated area, drawing lessons from the 2024 water crisis in the Tamesí River lagoon system. The forum will feature discussions on Blue Bonds and financing mechanisms for water source recovery and wastewater treatment.