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

People

Deadline
Type
Course
Location
Málaga, Spain
Date
to
Duration
5 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Website
https://cifalmalaga.org/web/
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
[email protected]
Partnership
Universidad Internacional de Andalucía

Background

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. 

Event Objectives

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. 

Learning Objectives

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.

Content and 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. 

 

Methodology

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

Targeted Audience

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