During a week of intense discussions and collaboration, countries and organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean met in Montevideo to participate in the first Regional Coordination Meeting on the Integrated Analysis of Climate, Land, Energy and Water Use (CLEW). The meeting, led by OLADE’s Director of Studies, Projects and Information, Fitzgerald Cantero, marked a milestone in regional cooperation to address the crucial energy and environmental challenges facing the region.
Cantero, representing OLADE, presented a detailed vision of the organization’s role in the energy transitions of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). He highlighted key initiatives in which OLADE is involved, such as the regional clean hydrogen certification CERTHILAC, the Useful Energy Balances (BEU), the Methane Emissions Observatory of Latin America and the Caribbean (OEMLAC), among others. In addition, he highlighted the importance of statistical studies, particularly prospective analyses, and underlined the training tools and platforms, such as capevLAC, that OLADE offers to strengthen technical capacity in the region.
The meeting ended with a unanimous agreement on an agenda that promotes continued collaboration and knowledge sharing in key areas related to climate, energy and water. This initiative reflects the commitment of participating countries and regional bodies, such as OLADE, to address the challenges of climate change and energy sustainability with an integrated and coordinated approach.
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