“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 and take stock of the international community’s actions and the efforts that still need to be made. The last UN conference on these issues was held in 1977.

This is a historic event, and Montpellier and the UNESCO ICIREWARD International Center are addressing these issues with a unique program during the day-long 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 generations face the challenges ahead (registration is closed).

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

“Last summer showed us the importance and vulnerability of our water resources. What are the 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 challenges of sharing them. Particular emphasis will be placed on the need to revitalize the 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