Stockholm World Water Week: Water and Security: Assessing Risks and Mitigation Options in Hotspots

Aug 27, 2018 | Stockholm International Water Institute and World Resources Institute
Stockholm, Sweden
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Since ancient times, water has played a key role in security and conflict. This role is expected to increase, as pressures over water are growing due to economic growth, population growth, ecological degradation, urbanization, changing life-styles and growing demand for water from the energy sector. With climate change exacerbating water stress and acting as a ‘threat multiplier’ in many unstable countries, the need for cooperation and other mitigation solutions in transboundary and intra-national hotspots become even more urgent.

The conveners will present what is known about multiple water and conflict pathways and present the first iteration of a global water and conflict early warning system, as well as a framework for assessing water and conflict issues at local levels. The audience will be invited to join round table discussion to explore mitigation options in transboundary and intra-national hotspots and identify ways to strengthen cooperation and regional stability.

This interactive session will bring together 3D audiences (defense, diplomacy and development) with practitioners from ‘hotspot’ basins. Presenters and the audience will be engaged to reflect on appropriate, effective and feasible cross-sectoral strategies for preventive and mitigating action.

Where: Stockholm, Sweden, NL Auditorium

When: 27 August 2018

Organizers: Stockholm International Water Institute and World Resources Institute