Upcoming IWRA Webinar Series: Transboundary Aquifer Systems in Latin America - International Water Resources Association

A five-part webinar series examining the science, governance, and future of shared groundwater resources in the region

Background

Latin America is home to a diverse range of transboundary aquifer systems, including the Guaraní, Yrenda-Toba-Tarijeño, and Pantanal aquifers. These shared groundwater resources play a vital role in supporting communities, ecosystems and economic activities across the region, yet are increasingly under threat. Their long-term sustainability is highly dependent on effective cooperation between countries, informed by science and shared knowledge to influence sound policies that translate into positive impact on the ground for communities and ecosystems.

To explore these challenges and opportunities, IWRA’s Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Geographic Chapter is running a five-part webinar series: Transboundary Aquifer Systems in Latin America. Bringing together experts from across the region, the series draws on more than two decades of experience with the Guaraní Aquifer and other regional transboundary systems.

Series Overview

Overall, the series aims to examine the various scientific, climatic, governance, and policy dimensions of transboundary systems in the region. Through a combination of expert presentations, panel dialogues, and audience participation, it fosters knowledge exchange and generates practical insights to support effective groundwater governance and sustainable management, in Latin America and beyond.

Part 1, International Cooperation in the Guaraní Aquifer: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges, is taking place on Tuesday 25 August, 13:00-14:30 ART (Argentina time) / 18:00-19:30 CEST
Register here

Format & Programme

The five sessions will be held between August and October, with one session every two weeks. They will be held in Spanish, with simultaneous English interpretation available in subtitles.

The webinar series is designed to follow a logical progression, with each session exploring a different aspect of transboundary aquifer systems while contributing to a broader understanding of their governance and management in Latin America.

All sessions start with presentations, followed by a structured panel discussion, a roundtable Q&A, and conclusions provided by the moderator.

Webinar series: Transboundary Aquifer Systems in Latin America

*All sessions will take place 13:00-14:30 ART (Argentina time) / 18:00-19:30 CEST

25 August: “International Cooperation in the Guaraní Aquifer: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges” (register here)
8 September: “Using Information and Data to Make Aquifers Visible” (register here)
22 September: “The Role and Potential of Groundwater Organisations in Latin America” (register here)
6 October: “Overcoming Structural Challenges in Groundwater Governance” (register here)
20 October: “Aquifers, Strategic Uses, and Conflicts in the Context of Climate Change” (register here)

Participating Partners & Organisations

This initiative is organised in collaboration with leading regional and international institutions:

We look forward to seeing you soon for the IWRA Webinar Series on Transboundary Aquifer Systems in Latin America!