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Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Caribbean Island States

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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Description
Description
The UNESCO Category 2 Centre for the Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Caribbean Island States aims to generate and transfer scientific and technical knowledge related to sustainable water management in the Caribbean Island States, so as to improve the capacities for a more efficient use of water resources in the region. During 2013, the research activities of El centro para la gestión sostenible de los recursos hídricos en los estados insulares del Caribe (CEHICA) have included: the simulation of climate variability effects on water balance and adaptation strategies on water use in the Yaque del Norte river basin, the conclusion of a 3 year project on watershed erosion and sedimentation of reservoirs, water quality monitoring and studies in several river basins in the Dominican Republic for INDRHI, and a 5-day training course on rainwater harvesting, followed by a period of 30 days dedicated to practical work by 30 participants from Dominica and the Dominican Republic. In partnership with the IHP the centre will:- Organise and implement activities for knowledge and information transfer, upgrading the human resource base, deliver consulting and technical advice for sustainable management of water resources in the Caribbean Island States.- Promote and perform scientific research on water management in the region and hydrologic aspects, facilitate applications of technology towards better practical use of water.CEHICA has also been strongly involved as a contributing partner for the UNESCO Chair on Water, Gender and Governance, established in 2014 at the Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales (IGlobal).Both CEHICA and the Chair operate under agreements with UNESCO to contribute to the implementation of the eight phase of the International Hydrological Programme in the Caribbean and have an ample set of partnership agreements with institutions in the region.
Implementation of the Project/Activity

The agreement is implemented through the establishment of a centre in the Dominican Republic., with a focus on the Caribbean Island States. The Government of the Dominican Republic provides the financial and in-kind resources needed for the administration and proper operation of the Center.

Capacity

CEHICA promotes and performs scientific research on water, facilitates applications of technology towards better use of water, coordinates research activities in cooperation with various international and Caribbean entities, implements activities for knowledge and information transfer, including training and education at different levels.

Governed

CEHICA is guided and supervised by a Governing Board that is renewed every three years and is composed of the Executive director of the INDRHI, a representative of Member States of the region, a representative of the Director-General of UNESCO, and a representative of an intergovernmental organization or international NGO.

Partners
1) Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INDRHI), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2) UNESCO Chair on Water, Gender and Governance, Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales (IGlobal), Dominican Republic.
3) UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (IHP)

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 6

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management 

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

Research and training on water resources in the Caribbean
Financing (in USD)
$500,000 per year
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Action Network
Small Island Developing States
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Timeline
07 March 2020 (date of completion)
Entity
UNESCO
SDGs
6
Region
  1. Europe
Countries
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Contact Information

Miguel Doria, Assistant Programme Specialist, International Hydrological Programme

m.doria@unesco.org