#UtilityClimateAction - Flood and Drought
Webinar Series presentation by GWOPA
09 Jun. 2021 • 13:30 - 15:00
In 2020, GWOPA/UN-Habitat and BMZ/GIZ launched the webinar series Utilities Fight COVID-19. The series will now continue into 2021 showcasing best practices and lessons learned on utility climate action, circular development, and wastewater management. The GWOPA webinars aim to provide a platform to make the experiences and the concrete needs of utilities heard and seen, and to facilitate global exchange by bringing operators of different regions together.
Further Description / Program
Cities and communities worldwide are increasingly suffering the effects of climate-related weather hazards, such as floods, droughts, sea level rise, heatwaves, landslides, and violent storms. Yet many water and sanitation utilities are not sufficiently prepared to handle these risks. Infrastructure currently designed under historical climate conditions is more vulnerable to future weather extremes and climate change.
The discussions will inform preparations for the thematic sessions of the 4th Global WOPs Congress, to be held from 18-29 October 2021 and initiate a discussion on the role of Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOPs) in supporting utilities’ responses and preparedness to climate change impacts.
The webinars will be simultaneously translated into English, French and Spanish.
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SuSanA secretariat
