World of water leg one: Key water disparities in Latin America

We thank Kaitlin Spiridellis for considering Cámara Argentina del Agua (CAA) as one of the voices that built this wonderful article, which reflects his exciting journey through Latin America through water.

"In the north of Argentina, near the provinces of Salta and Chaco, extreme drought poses similarly dry conditions as Mexico City. However, as one travels South, there is an abundance of water resources in the La Plata River Basin and the Guaraní aquifer. This abundance means there are less incentives for efficient water management. Water service providers in Argentina have leakage rates on average of 40-45%.

Turning abundance and improved efficiency into a national economic opportunity, Cámara Argentina del Agua, or the Argentine Water Chamber, has the slogan “Bringing Argentine water to the world.” CEO Gonzalo Meschengieser explained that Argentina’s water resources could be crucial in supporting development goals around Latin America and abroad.

Two key projects include the Argentina Water Exporting Group and their Water Responsible Companies Certification, a coalition of exporting companies and an eco-branding of water efficiency respectively. Because of Argentina’s isolated location geographically, the Argentina Water Exporting Group relies on the modality of virtual water. Virtual water is embedded or hidden in products, as it is a measure of water consumed throughout the value chain.

For instance, water-stressed Chile may import virtual water from Argentina through the purchase of resource-intensive products, like cereal crops or meat. The Water Responsible Companies certification adds assurances to consumers that Argentine companies are aware of methods to maximize the efficiency of their water use to ensure sustainability over the long term".

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