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World Water Week is the leading conferenceÌý on global water issues, held every year since 1991. The Week attracts a diverse mix of participants from many professional backgrounds and every corner of the world.
This year, the event will take place from 23 August to 1 September. For the first time, it will be hosted in a hybrid manner, with participants being able to join online and in person in Stockholm, Sweden.
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The 2022 theme,Ìý , focuses on the value of water, from many differentÌý perspectives. Expect interestingÌý discussionsÌý on topicsÌý like pricing of water,Ìý indigenous knowledge, human rights, and much more. We also draw attention to the unseenÌý water in aquifers and the soil.
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25 August 2022
Online 7:00 - 08:20
Nature-based Solution (NbS) provide a powerful defense against theÌý long-term impacts of climate change inÌý theÌý waterÌýÌý sector. WaterÌý beingÌý aÌý preciousÌý inputÌý toÌý allÌý socio-economicÌý andÌý socio-culturalÌý activities, scaling up nature NbS in theÌý waterÌý sector in SouthÌý Asia requires addressing gapsÌý in science, capacity and sustainable financing.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: Vishwa Sinha | Lead: ADPC | Co-organizers: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and Asian Institute of Technology
25 August 2022
Online – 13:00 - 14:20
Many migratoryÌý freshwaterÌý fishesÌý areÌý threatened andÌý yet provideÌý a majorÌý source of foodÌý securityÌý and livelihoods for communities globally. We will provide a forumÌý to discuss theÌý proposed ‘Global Swimways’ framework, highlighting Swimways’ potential to direct river conservation andÌý restoration of rivers through policy andÌý implementation.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: Catherine Sayer | Lead: WWF US | Co-organizers: UNEP WCMC, WFMF, University of Cambridge, WWF, TNC, University of Nevada Reno, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥
28 August 2022
On-site (Folkets Hus - Room: 307) – 11:00 - 12:30
Drought-relatedÌý risksÌý areÌý increasingÌý worldwideÌý affectingÌý livelihoodsÌý of communities.Ìý ThisÌý sessionÌý isÌý an urgeÌý aÌý callÌý forÌý actionÌý toÌý better advocateÌý theÌý potentialÌý ofÌý NbSÌý forÌý droughts andÌý getÌý them readyÌýÌý for upscaled implementation. It will discuss theÌý enabling conditions for creating, implementing andÌý upscaling NbS for drought impact mitigation.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: Chris Magero | Lead: Deltares | Co-organizers: IDMP, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥
28 August 2022
On-site (Folkets Hus - Room: 307)Ìý– 14:00 - 15:30
A new groundwater source can be transformative, butÌý whatÌý if this is polluted, unusable? Clean-up is slow andÌý expensive. Pollution prevention is best for ensuring safeÌý groundwater supplies. Solving these issues requires investment, policies, capacity andÌý education. Let’s work together towards keeping groundwater clean now andÌý for future generations.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: James Dalton | Lead: World Bank | Co-organizers: GEF IW:LEARN, IAH, IGRAC, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, FAO
31 August 2022
Online and on-site (Music Hall)Ìý– 11:00 - 12:30
DespiteÌý substantialÌý successÌý inÌý establishingÌý NationalÌý DroughtÌý Policies,Ìý drought impactsÌý continueÌý to increaseÌý around theÌý globe.Ìý ThisÌý sessionÌý will reviewÌý progress sinceÌý theÌý High-levelÌý MeetingÌý onÌý National Drought PolicyÌý (HMNDP)Ìý heldÌý inÌý 2013ÌýÌý andÌýÌý discussÌý theÌýÌý wayÌý forwardÌý toÌý scalingÌý upÌý andÌýÌý accelerating implementation of Integrated Drought Management.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: Chris Magero | Lead: WMO |Ìý Co-organizers: FAO, IDMP, IWMI, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, NDMC, NOAA, CBD, UNESCO, UNCCD, UNDP, UNDRR, WB and WMO
31 August 2022
Online and on-site (Room 451) –Ìý14:00 - 15:30
WhileÌý communitiesÌý worldwideÌý areÌý tappingÌý nature’sÌý potentialÌý toÌý support climateÌý resilience,Ìý habitatÌý andÌý biodiversityÌý lossÌý continuesÌý atÌý anÌý alarmingÌý pace.ÌýÌý HealthyÌý freshwaterÌý ecosystemsÌý areÌý fundamentalÌý to resilient development, cutting GHG emissions, andÌý stemming biodiversity loss. This session demonstrates nature-based solutions thatÌý offer win-win propositions for people andÌý theÌý planet.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: James Dalton | Lead: GIZ | Co-organizers: AGWA, GIZ, Forest Trends, UNESCO, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥
31 August 2022
Online and on-site (Pillar Hall) – 14:00 - 15:30
HumanityÌý isÌý facingÌý aÌý climateÌý crisis,Ìý aÌý sixthÌý mass extinctionÌý andÌýÌý theÌý taskÌý ofÌý improvingÌý theÌý livesÌý and prospects of everyone,Ìý everywhere.Ìý ThisÌý sessionÌý aimsÌý toÌý highlightÌý howÌý source-to-sea management is needed to meet andÌý overcome these challenges, andÌý achieve theÌý Sustainable Development Goals.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: James Dalton | Lead: SIWI | Co-organizers: S2S Platform, GEF IW:LEARN, Ramsar, SEI, SwAM, TNC
31 August 2022
Online and on-site (Music Hall) – 16:00 - 17:30
Freshwater species need our help because we need them! Freshwater populations have declined by 84% since 1970;Ìý 28% areÌý threatened with extinction highlighting theÌý poor status of rivers. Attendees will learn about theÌý simplicityÌý of samplingÌý andÌý practicalÌý uses of eDNAÌý inÌý conservationÌý restoration;Ìý supplyÌý chain, waterÌý andÌý risk.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: James Dalton | Lead: NatureMetrics| Co-organizers: GEF IW:LEARN, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, NatureMetrics, WWF
1 September 2022
Online and on-site (Pillar Hall)Ìý– 09:00 - 10:30
Last year, a coalition of partner organisations highlighted why it’s critical to engage andÌý empower young people in waterÌý governance & management. Since then,Ìý we’ve launched a Valuing WaterÌý Youth Taskforce andÌý action plan to stimulate youthÌý engagement across theÌý sector. It’s time to moveÌý from why to how.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: Maria Ana Borges | Lead: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ | Co-organizers: Aquafed, Climate Centre, VWI, KWR, World Waternet, Young Experts Prog, Youth for the Rhine
1 September 2022
Online and on-site (Room 353) –Ìý11:00 - 12:30
What do waterÌý andÌý soils haveÌý in common? By adopting andÌý scaling up regenerative farming practices we canÌý improveÌý soilÌý healthÌý andÌý rehabilitateÌý waterÌýÌý services,Ìý catalysingÌý theÌý transitionÌý toÌý sustainableÌý food systems. Join us to discuss what you can do to help!
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contact person: Maria Ana Borges |Ìý Lead: Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ | Co-organizers: ICRAF, CA4SH, IAASA
1 September 2022
Online and on-site (Room 451) –Ìý14:00 - 15:30
During theÌý session, participants will discuss, using concrete examples andÌý experiences, theÌý ways to have a positive impact on waterÌý at catchment level. It will be about sharing learning on methodologies (such as VWBA),Ìý waysÌý toÌý identifyÌý shared waterÌýÌý challenges,Ìý butÌý alsoÌý toÌý share data andÌý toÌý stimulateÌý collective actions. The session will involve Experts,Ìý NGOs andÌý private sector.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ contactÌý person: James Dalton | Lead: Nestlé | Co-organizers: Bluerisk, Diageo, Global Water Challenge, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥, Nestlé, CEO Mandate