Partner Session

Towards Climate Smart Utilities:
Inspiring Climate Action from Utilities Worldwide

Overview

Date and time (ICT) To be decided by conference organizers
Partner International Water Association (IWA)
Associate partner(s)
Title Towards Climate Smart Utilities: Inspiring Climate Action from Utilities Worldwide
Objective(s) 1.   To present the IWA Climate Smart Initiative, featuring actions taken by utilities from different geographies and socio-economic realities on three interconnected topics: adaptation, mitigation, and leadership
Abstract The emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere is one of the greatest sources of pollution of our current time. Apart from local effects – such as high levels of atmospheric pollution in cities and industrialized areas – the effects of this pollution are borne by all human beings and the natural environment through changes in the global climate.
Also, the capacity of urban water management (utilities) to deliver safe water, protect rivers and oceans, as well as protect people and assets from flooding, in alignment with the SDGs is under a serious threat.The session will highlight the value the International Water Association is providing to utilities and the wider professional community (water, wastewater, and urban drainage companies) to inspire improvements of their climate resilience by adapting to a changing climate while contributing to significant and sustainable reduction of carbon emissions.
Speakers Daniela Bemfica
Brenda Ampomah
Sarah Bergado
Juan Iervasi
Zainab Musa Saéed
Ahmed Gamal
Panelist Sarah Bergado
Juan Iervasi
Zainab Musa Saéed
Ahmed Gamal
Mode of delivery Online
Contact person Ms. Daniela Bemfica and Ms. Brenda Ampomah