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Winning Initiatives of the Ideathon Propose Innovative Environmental Solutions for Guatemala

The virtual Ideathon “Proactive Risk Management in the Motagua River Basin” concluded on February 20 with the selection of three winning projects proposing innovative solutions to mitigate the effects of environmental degradation in the region. Over the course of a week, more than 90 participants, organized into seven teams, developed proposals to use satellite data from the European Union’s (EU) Earth observation program, Copernicus, for water management, waste disposal, and ecosystem conservation. Five speakers, seven mentors, and pitch sessions supported the process by providing feedback and refining the solutions.

The Ideathon for Solutions in the Motagua River Basin Kicks Off

The region is experiencing deforestation, erosion, drought, floods, and desertification. The Motagua River Basin, spanning 97 municipalities in Guatemala and 27 in Honduras, faces a growing environmental crisis. The pressure on its resources is increasing, and climate change is worsening an already critical situation.

BELLA II drives digital connectivity in Peru and Latin America

RedCLARA, a leader in developing advanced networks in Latin America, is advancing the region’s digital infrastructure expansion through BELLA II, a project co-financed by the European Union. This initiative aims to close connectivity gaps, deploy submarine cables, and strengthen national and international academic networks. Within this framework, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Peru (MTC) and RedCLARA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 4 to strengthen the digital ecosystem and promote innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BELLA II receives funding from the European Union through the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), under agreement number 438-964 with DG-INTPA, signed in December 2022. The implementation period of BELLA II is 48 months.

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For more information about BELLA II please contact:

redclara_comunica@redclara.net

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