Workshop "The Role of Science Diplomacy in Water Supplies"
Friday, 21 March 2025 | 10:30 – 13:00 CET
Venice, Italy | Online
In celebration of the World Water Day and the launch of the United Nations World Water Development Report at the UNESCO Venice Office (Palazzo Zorzi, Castello 4930) a workshop on "The Role of Science Diplomacy in Water Supplies" is taking place on 21 March from 10:30 to 13:00.
This event is organised jointly by UNESCO, the University for Continuing Education Krems (UWK), the Central European Initiative (CEI), and the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM).
The event will explore how science and diplomacy can foster sustainable and equitable solutions to global water issues. Water is a fundamental resource, vital for sustaining life and ensuring economic and social development. Inland water systems play a critical role in providing clean water for drinking, agriculture, and industry, while oceans and seas are essential for global climate stability and biodiversity. The fair distribution of water resources, particularly in the Global South, remains a pressing challenge, highlighting the need for international cooperation and scientific engagement in sustainable water management.
Scientists, development experts and policy makers will discuss existing frameworks, models and best practices for effective science-policy interfaces, in addressing the critical challenges of the water sector. A key outcome of the event will be a white paper outlining recommendations for strengthening science-policy dialogues and providing actionable steps to advance water diplomacy.
More information is available here