Water Security and Climate Change conference (WSCC) will be organized by Vietnam Academy for Water Resources (VAWR) on 01-04 March 2021. Due to the currently uncertain situation, this conference will be held in virtual format.
The Water Security and Climate Change conference (WSCC) is an annual event where scientists, policy makers and stakeholders from various sectors discuss the diverse facets of water security and its relation to climate variability and change. The WSCC strives to go beyond science and build bridges between various disciplines and sectors as well as different groups of stakeholders. Serving as a platform for discussions about water and food secure societies, by providing a stimulating environment with the intention of yielding innovative ideas and grounds for implementation, the WSCC is continuing a series of successful conferences in Thailand, Germany, Kenya and Mexico.
Topics and Sessions:
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The sustainable management of water and the mitigation of climate change corresponding to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030.
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The Paris Agreement and to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support of countries of the Global South to do so.
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Strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction in terms of water as outlined in the Sendai Framework.
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The development, function and sustainable design of cities in terms of water as indicated in the New Urban Agenda.
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The water-related benefits of ecosystems and biodiversity addressed in the Convention on Biological Diversity.
For other details, please contact:
Event Name: Water Security and Climate Change Conference (WSCC)
Website: https://watersecurity.info/
Date: 01-04 March 2021
The Vietnam Academy for Water Resources (VAWR)
Phone: +844 62923643
Email: wscc2021@vawr.org.vn
