S.S4_Actions for Water and Climate Adaptations and Resilience

The session on "Actions for Water and Climate Adaptations and Resilience" underscores the pivotal role of resilience and adaptation in mitigating the harsh impacts of climate challenges and transforming them into sustainable solutions. Advancements in knowledge and breakthroughs across diverse domains, including technologies, solutions, and adaptation services, are crucial for effective addressing of these challenges. Urgent action is imperative as postponing adaptation efforts will escalate costs and complexities for future generations. This thematic focus centers on recent strides in comprehending climate change uncertainties, evaluating impact severity, identifying vulnerable regions, and mapping water-related risks. The session aims to bolster water management solutions, safeguard communities, and foster the development of tools for efficient response and recovery during crises. Key topics include the role of HydroSOS in climate actions, the impact of climate change on water and crop productivity in Palestine, interactive flood risk analysis for Hamburg, Germany using GIS and remote sensing, flash flood hazard assessment in Egypt, groundwater vulnerability in arid coastal aquifers, and hydroponic system assessments for lettuce growth compared to soil-based cultivation. This session aims to showcase actionable strategies for enhancing water and climate adaptations while fostering resilience in the face of evolving challenges.
  • 11:30 - 13:00 (LOUVRE 5)

Conveners

  • WWP World Water Policy

  • Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI)

Speakers

  • Mr. Imad Ghanma / Palestine

  • Dr. Ali Hagras / Egypt

  • Mr. Karim Soliman / Egypt

  • Mr. Mostafa Hassanen / Egypt

  • Mr. Washington Otieno / Switzerland

  • Prof. Hanan Farag / Egypt

  • Prof. Yasser Raslan / Egypt

  • Eng. Ahmed Abuzeid / Egypt