Stockholm World Water Week: Resilient Water Services in an Increasingly Water Insecure World

Aug 26, 2018 | Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance at UN-Habitat, Wetlands International, WaterWorX, Blue Deal consortia, Government of the Netherlands
Stockholm, Sweden
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WASH services depend on, and have an impact on ecosystems. Economic growth, population growth, urbanisation and climate change create enormous pressure on ecosystems, and on the availability of water sources. Water is often extracted in an unsustainable way and (un)treated wastewater negatively impacts the environment. Additionally, the reduction of good quality water resources is often leading to tensions or conflicts between water users. We will explore solutions for these complex problems, focusing on the question: how are we going to make our water services more resilient in an increasingly water insecure world?

The interactive discussion involves inspiring practitioners and the winner of the video contest for young experts. The session will particularly focus on sharing best practices in coping with the complex problems faced by urban utilities, as they are required to take on an integrated approach to improving quality and access of service delivery while at the same time addressing water security. Making use of case studies from Mali, Ethiopia and the Philippines, participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and knowledge, and to identify good practices and learning gaps regarding the adoption of integrated approaches to water security and sustainable WASH service delivery.

Where: Stockholm, Sweden, NL Pillar Hall

When: 26 August 2018

Organizers: Global Water Operators' Partnerships Alliance at UN-Habitat