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CIFAL Málaga-Summer Course on Water Stress in the Mediterranean: Challenges and Solutions

Population

Date limite
Type
Course
Emplacement
Málaga, Spain
Date
to
Durée
5 Days
Zone du programme
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Site internet
https://cifalmalaga.org/web/
Prix
0.00 $US
Personne de référence de l'évenement
cifa@unitar.org
Partenariat
Universidad Internacional de Andalucía

Arrière plan

The summer course was dedicated to an analysis of the challenges associated with water scarcity in the Mediterranean, focusing on the search for innovative solutions and the development of recommendations aimed at reducing the region's water stress, which is strongly exacerbated by the consequences of climate change. 

Objectifs de l'événement

The main organizations that have recently carried out outstanding work in this field (World Bank, Mediterranean Institute for Water, MedyWat, World Water Institute, Union for the Mediterranean, Plan Bleu, GWPMed, Spanish Hydrographic Confederations Ebro, Júcar, Guadalquivir, etc.) were invited to present their work and encourage dialogue within the framework of several round tables on different topics. 

Objectifs d'apprentissage

This course provided a learning opportunity for participants from different regions of Spain, as well as from other countries in the Mediterranean, who could discuss and share innovative solutions and jointly develop policy recommendations.

Contenu et structure

1st day: 

  • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM opening ceremony. 

  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Keynote Speeches: Effects of Climate Change on Water Resources in the Mediterranean. 

  • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Coffee Break. 

  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM roundtable: Water Management Modalities in a Climate Crisis Context. 

2nd  day:

 

  • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM roundtable: Non-traditional Water Resources and Improvements in Water Supply. 

  • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Coffee Break. 

  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM roundtable 4: New Consumption Patterns to Promote Water Use Efficiency. 

 

3rd  day:  

  • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Keynote Speeches: Water Management, Rural Development, and Protection of Mediterranean Ecosystems. 

  • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Lunch Break. 

  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM roundtable: Role of Civil Society in Water Management and Distribution. 

 

4th day: 

  • 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM roundtable: Water, Forced Migration, and Conflict in the Mediterranean. 

  • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Lunch Break. 

  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Keynote Speech: Research Perspectives on Desalination Techniques. 

  • 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM course closing. 

 

Méthodologie

The workshop will be carried out at the Technological Headquarters of Málaga.

Audience visée

The workshop will be specific for people interested in water stress in the Mediterranean.