“Water resources: Things are getting complicated!”

From March 22 to 24, 2023, the United Nations will convene in New York to address water-related issues, taking stock of the international community’s actions and identifying the efforts that need to be continued. The last UN conference on these issues was held in 1977.

This is a historic event, and Montpellier and the UNESCO International Centre ICIREWARD are addressing these issues with a unique program during the event “From New York to Montpellier: All United for Sustainable Water”:

• An awareness-raising day for schoolchildren at the Corum Convention Center to help the younger generation face the challenges ahead (registration closed).

• a public lecture titled “Water Resources: Things Are Getting Complicated!” to provide insights into the major challenges facing us, featuring a diverse panel of scientific experts, elected officials, and managers:

“Last summer showed us just how important—and how vulnerable—our water resources are. What are the key issues and major challenges ahead? What are the constraints and opportunities for action? A diverse panel of scientists, elected officials, managers, and users will address issues related to water resources (their evolution, accessibility, and quality) and the complex task of sharing them. Particular emphasis will be placed on the need to revitalize dialogue among all stakeholders in the field regarding issues that are crucial to each of them.”

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This event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.