Established in 1992, the Water Center for the Humid Tropics of Latin America and the Caribbean (in Spanish ¨CATHALAC¨- Centro del Agua del Trópico Húmedo para America Latina y el Caribe) is an autonomous international organization dedicated to promote sustainable development through applied research and development, education, and technology transfer in the areas of integrated watershed management, climate change, environmental modeling and analysis, and risk management in Latin America and the Caribbean. CATHALAC has proven to be a pioneer in bridging the gap between science and policy for sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
CATHALAC’s Study Abroad Program is part of the Center’s Education Programs. The objective of these programs is to form a community of professionals with multidisciplinary backgrounds who are capable of responding to both the challenges and opportunities related to Integrated Watershed Management, Climate Change, Environmental Modeling and Analysis, and Risk Management.
The skills and knowledge gained in CATHALAC’s Education Programs prepares participants for competitive professional leadership positions in a variety of public and private institutions. CATHALAC’s education programs translate into success through the energy and enthusiasm that students, along with our staff, bring to their individual and community endeavors.
