Earning Criteria

Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge Innovation and Science for the Operationalization of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus within the Framework of the Amazon Regional Observatory (Webinar 3): Outcomes and Future Directions for Nexus Analytical Tools in the Amazon Basin This webinar is part of the project sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) entitled Innovation and Science for the Operationalization of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus within the Framework of the Amazon Regional Observatory (ORA). The project has focused on the development and operationalization of integrated analytical tools to support multi-sectoral planning and decision-making in the Amazon River Basin. These tools combine hydrological modeling (HydroBID), nexus systems modeling (WHAT-IF), and interactive dashboards integrated into the ORA platform. Through a series of webinars, workshops, and technical training activities conducted between 2024 and 2026, the project has strengthened the capacity of specialists from ACTO Member Countries to apply these tools in the analysis of water, energy, food, and ecosystem interactions in the basin. The first two webinars in this series focused on: (i) the operationalization of the HydroBID-WHATIF nexus modeling framework, and (ii) the development of new analytical products and dashboards for nexus analysis. This third webinar will present the outcomes of the project, highlight lessons learned from the training and capacity-building activities conducted, and discuss future perspectives for strengthening nexus analytical capacity in the Amazon Basin. Learners receive this digital credential for their participation in the workshop. Learning Objectives By the end of the webinar, participants will:

• Present the outcomes of the project, including the operationalization of the HydroBID-WHATIF nexus modeling tools within the Amazon Regional Observatory.
• Summarize the new analytical products developed for the nexus dashboards, including tools related to water balance analysis, ecological flows, water quality indicators, and infrastructure intervention scenarios.
• Highlight the results of the regional training activities, including the HydroBID and WHAT-IF training courses conducted with technical specialists from ACTO Member Countries.
• Present recommendations for future capacity-building efforts to strengthen the use of nexus analytical tools across the region.
• Discuss opportunities for continued collaboration among ACTO Member Countries in the application of nexus tools for integrated planning and sustainable development in the Amazon Basin.