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GS/OAS was named Best Workplace for Commuters (BWC™) 2025 for promoting public and sustainable transportation.
Every two months, 151 lbs of organic waste are diverted from the main building, avoiding landfill disposal.
The OAS launched an organic waste system to reduce landfill disposal and greenhouse gas emissions.
The General Secretariat Building earned ENERGY STAR® 2024 with a score of 88 out of 100 for energy efficiency.
In 2024, 50% of the energy used at the General Secretariat Building came from renewable sources.
GS/OAS generated 184,476 kWh in 2024 with new solar panels installed on the General Secretariat Building’s roof.
Member States define the OAS role, particularly via the Department of Sustainable Development, in implementing these hemispheric commitments
Countries in the Americas commit to addressing sustainable development issues at both national and regional levels.
Hemispheric Plans of Action approved at each of the four Ministerial meetings, addressing critical sustainable development challenges
Created and strengthened a Water Resilience Unit at Haiti's State University in Limonade.
Rehabilitated WASH infrastructure in dozens of schools and communities.
Reached thousands through WASH awareness campaigns during the pandemic.
Trained 54 water sector institutions across four departments.
Trained 11 CBOs and university students in sustainable drip irrigation and provided grants for water resilience activities
Rehabilitated 3 water systems, sources, and kiosks.
Benefited 50,000 Haitian children through new WASH facilities and educational services.
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