B2: Society and Water Use

09.10.2025 11:15 – 12:45
Conference Hall #1
Moderator: Bakhtiyor Karimov, Mukhiddin Juliev

This session explores the relationship between society and water use, focusing on conservation while meeting demands. It examines trade-offs in managing river basins for agriculture, energy, and sustainability. The topics under this session include integrated management, watershed restoration, value of traditional knowledge, transboundary cooperation, and multi-sectoral water allocation. The session will also highlight the role of NGOs, local communities, and policies in sustainable water use. Key issues include water rights for small farmers, government and private sector roles, and incentives for sustainability, aiming to balance water use with social and environmental needs.

Presenters

Time	ID	Speaker	Title
11:15 – 11:20	—	Moderator	Welcome & Introduction
11:20 – 11:35	228	Jorge Maldonado	Understanding Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon: The Role of Socioeconomic Drivers and Socio-Environmental Conflicts
11:35 – 11:50	144	Fabio Rodrigo Leiva-Baron	Water availability and demand in the department of Arauca (Colombia) between 1990 and 2020 under land-use competition and climate change conditions
11:50 – 12:05	31	Javed Iqbal	Navigating future water availability in the Jhelum River: Integrated Modeling of Socio-Economic Dynamics and Climate Change Impacts using WEAP
12:05 – 12:20	276	Felix Riera	Environmental Perspectives of the Role of Water in the Agricultural Policies in Mendoza, Argentina
12:20 – 12:35	246	Ranju Bhatta	Assessment and enhancement of community water supply system sustainability: A dual framework approach
12.35 – 12:45	—	All	Group Discussion & Closing