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Can water trigger wars?
It is sometimes said that, in the future, the next resource we will fight over - and even go to war for - is water. As half of the world's inhabitants share water resources in the form of basins and aquifers, we asked Dipak Gyawali, Director, Nepal Water Conservation Foundation if he thinks transboundary water issues can really trigger wars. See what he says.
Credits : World Water Council
Themes : Transboundary Cooperation.
Will water adaptation be part of the climate agreement?
In view of the negotiations in Copenhagen, we asked Pavel Kabat, member of the IPCC and a professor at Earth systems, science and climate at Wageningen University if he thinks water adaptation will be a central part of the global deal between the states. Listen to his answer.
Credits : World Water Council
Themes : Climate, Climate Change.
Climate change: What will the world look like in 50 years?
We asked Pavel Kabat, member of the IPCC and a professor at Earth systems, science and climate at Wageningen University, if he thought the COP-15 negotiations will be successful and if water adaptation will be in the deal. Listen to his prediction for the future should the states come to an agreement in December.
Credits : World Water Council
Themes : Climate, Climate Change.
Climate change and water: Mitigate or adapt?
The IPCC has highlighted the importance of focusing on water when addressing climate change. But despite increasingly urgent calls to adapt water to climate change, there is still a strong focus on mitigation in many sectors. Is there a way to better link adaptation challenges and mitigation needs, especially when it comes to water? Pavel Kabat, a member of the IPCC and a professor at Earth systems, science and climate at Wageningen University, talks to the World Water Council about mitigation and adaptation. Listen to what he has to say.
Credits : World Water Council
Themes : Climate Change, Climate.
Why isn't access to sanitation increasing in the world?
During the World Water Council's Water Caucus in October, we had a chat with Jon Lane, Executive Director, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council. (WSSCC). We asked him what he thought are the main reasons to why access to sanitation is not increasing in the world while access to safe water is. Listen to his answer.
Credits : World Water Council
Themes : Water Supply, Sanitation.
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6th World Water Forum Kick off - Elysee ceremony
Credits : 6th World Water Forum - Sofiacome/Guilloux JC
6th World Water Forum Kick off - Elysee ceremony
Credits : 6th World Water Forum - Sofiacome/Guilloux JC
6th World Water Forum Kick off - Elysee ceremony
Credits : 6th World Water Forum - Sofiacome/Guilloux JC
Kick-Off 6th World Water Forum - Press conference
Credits : 6th World Water Forum - Sofiacome/Guilloux JC
Kick-Off 6th World Water Forum - Press conference
Credits : 6th World Water Forum - Sofiacome/Guilloux JC
