Climate at the 8th World Water Forum
Climate change impacts manifest first and more strongly through water. Changes in climate mean changes in the water cycle, in rainfall distribution patterns, in river water flows, and in the occurrence of extreme hydrological events, such as drought, flooding, storms, ice melting, etc. The expected changes affect the water availability for human activities and increase exposure to more frequent water related critical events. Its cross sector nature make water the clear centre of adaptation – which requires articulated policy, planning and action, involving governments at all levels, sectors and society.
The Ministerial Declaration of the 8th World Water Forum entitled "Urgent call for decisive action on the water" was approved this Tuesday (20), during the session at Ulysses Guimarães Convention Center in Brasília. The document is the result of discussions between Ministers and heads of delegations from more than 100 countries. The Declaration recognizes that all countries need to take urgent action to address the challenges related to water and sanitation, establishing some actions considered top priorities. The document also points out that the partnerships formed during the 8th Forum are essential to implement the Declaration.
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Session training and capacity building
Thematic Sessions on Water and Adaptation to Climate Change :
Session 1.b.2 Innovative financial mechanisms for adaptation to climate change
Session 1.b.3 Do not reinvent the wheel : Many non-regret adaptation measure are already available
Data and tools for water management and decision-making
Third instalment of the COP23 Newsletter in 2018
