Boosting transitions for water security through integrated adaptation actions for water resilience

Recently, the UK Government launched the Just Transitions for Water Security (JTWS) programme that will unlock transformational change for shared water security, climate resilience and sustainable development. The Water Resilience Tracker is a component of JTWS program. The Water Resilience Tracker a consolidated approach to support embedding water commitments in national climate planning across sectors and supports to design pathways for economic, social, and ecological resilience and to implement coordinated and targeted climate action which acknowledges the critical role of water. The session will address how the Water Resilience Tracker enables comprehensive assessments of water systems, climate change vulnerabilities and impacts on sectors, society and ecosystems, and supports countries in enhancing water resilience against the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change and water scarcity. Participants will hear from climate policy experts, national planners and technical experts existing experiences of the Water Resilience Tracker and gain insights into its practical benefits and strategic importance for accelerating climate adaptation actions for building water resilience. The session aims the underscore the importance of water at the heart of climate adaptation strategies and actions and highlighting the Water Resilience Tracker as an instrument in aligning national efforts in achieving climate resilience objectives.
  • 15:00 - 16:30 (ICELAND)

Conveners

  • ARUP

  • Deltares

  • Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA)

  • IMWI

  • Water Resilience Tracker

Speakers

  • Mr. Martin Shouler / United Kingdom

  • Mr. Idrees Maylar / United Kingdom

  • Mr. Harm Duel / Netherlands

  • Dr. Sean Phillips / South Africa

  • Dr. Meike van Ginneken / Netherlands

  • Dr. Mark Smith / Sri Lanka

  • Eng. Walid Hakiki / Egypt

  • Ms. Eman Wahdy / Egypt

  • Dr. Amgad Elmahdy / Egypt