One in three people in the world does not have access to water

AND United Nations report points out that every third person in the world does not have access to drinking water, which is why one of the goals of the sixth goal of sustainable development by 2030 is universal and fair access to drinking water at an affordable price for everyone.

For this purpose, and considering the fact that 160 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to this resource, CAF-Development Bank of Latin America- and Coca-Cola Latin America signed an agreement to contribute to the achievement of this goal of sustainable development, with economic empowerment and circular economy, in order to promote sustainable development in both regions.

“It is with great pride that we officially announce that the Coca-Cola Latin America and CAF teams are joining Latin Americans and Caribbeans to improve their quality of life. For this reason, in Coca-Cola Latin America we have created alliances with associations, organizations, programs and communities, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said. Senior Vice President of Public Relations, Communications and Sustainability in Coca-Cola Latin America, Sergio Londoño.

For his part, the executive president of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia, Sergio Diaz-Granadosassured that this alliance will help them eradicate poverty and inequality, protect the planet, comprehensively develop opportunities for women, among others.

Cooperation agreement between CAF and Coca-Cola sets three main goals: the development of joint actions on water and water security, prioritizing basin restoration, reforestation, water efficiency and regenerative agriculture, economic empowerment, targeting the population in vulnerable situations, activities on education and financial inclusion, and better training and business development, with a gender focus and a circular economy, focused on proper solid waste management and recycling.

With this agreement, CAF affirms its commitment to become a green bank and sustainable and inclusive growth Latin America and the Caribbeanwhile Coca-Cola is making progress in achieving its goals and global strategy of environmental, social and management criteria, entitled “World without waste”.

Furthermore, in this way, both institutions continue to work on promoting the green agenda sustainable economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean.

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