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Advancing Toward Natural Infrastructure: The Case of the Upper Basin of the Bogotá River

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Advancing Toward Natural Infrastructure: The Case of the Upper Basin of the Bogotá River

August 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

A river running with trees surrounding it, and a city to the left of the river.
The city of Bogotá, Colombia, faces an array of complex water challenges. Crumbling infrastructure, water contamination and climate change are making it more and more difficult for the city to secure drinkable water for its population of over 7 million people.New research points to a powerful solution that can improve water security, save money, and provide other benefits. And the solution is not far off: it lies within the vibrant wetlands surrounding the city. Join us for a webinar to explore new research building the case for integrating natural infrastructure with traditional water infrastructure in Bogotá’s water supply. Led by Conservation International Colombia and Bogotá’s water utility, Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantrillo de Bogotá, this event will dive into findings from WRI that show how this approach can save the water utility millions of dollars and deliver a more reliable water supply for the city. The event will also feature a panel of experts discussing the role of natural infrastructure in the water sector generally. Please note that this event is in Spanish only.

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Date:
August 16
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Website:
https://cionair.org/