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Discover how CAZALAC works on climate services and water security in drylands of Latin America and the Caribbean through research and projects. Learn about efficient water use, drinking water solutions, hydro-climatic risks, and innovative adaptability strategies.

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  1. 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 -

  2. 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.

  3. General Information • Annual Budget 160.000 USD • Staff 4 full-time positions • Location La Serena, Chile. • Web Site • www.cazalac.org CAZALAC

  4. Researchtopics Areas Efficient use of water. Solutions for drinking water. Hydro-climatic variability and risks. Adaptability and innovation for the future Dissemination and training

  5. 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).

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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).

  9. Someimportantprojects and activites 5. Dissemination and training

  10. Proposedactivitiesforthefuture

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