The Latin American region is set to take an important step forward in tackling the shared challenge of odor pollution through an online seminar hosted by AIDIS Chile, scheduled for August 14 at 12:00 hrs (Chile time). Titled “Regional Regulations and Initiatives on Odors,” this seminar will bring together public administration experts from Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina—reflecting a multinational effort to address odor pollution.

   The upcoming webinar, organized by AIDIS Chile (Inter-American Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering), will serve as a regional platform for the exchange of experiences and regulatory strategies. According to the official program, the event will place special emphasis on the value of technical cooperation among countries facing similar challenges but operating under diverse socio-economic contexts.

   The recent "Tools and Techniques for Precise Odor Assessment" webcast, organized by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), brought together professionals to discuss current practices in managing odor complaints and identifying control strategies. Drawing over 340 registrants and 181 online attendees, the event featured presentations from experts in both the field and the laboratory, with the session recording now available for free for those interested in odor impact management.

   Beginning with a look at the process from logging complaints to selecting appropriate mitigation technologies, this webcast outlined a step-by-step approach. This included demonstrations of odor monitoring equipment and laboratory analysis methods. Several speakers highlighted the benefit of systematic strategies for addressing odor issues, integrating different tools and data sources.