The side event will discuss approaches that can help achieve co-benefits (adaptation and mitigation) and net-zero transition through freshwater water resources management and related infrastructure.
November 18, 15:45 - 17:00
These approaches include Water-Energy-Food Ecosystems Nexus, Source to Sea, Peatlands Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions. Successful experiences and good practices will be shared from the application of these approaches in the Mediterranean coastal areas and globally.
Welcoming Remarks
Prof. Michael Scoullos, Chair – GWP-Med
Ms. Mirey Atallah, Chief of the Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Climate Change Division – UNEP
Setting the stage
| WEFE Nexus Approach for adaptation/mitigation co-benefits in the Source to Sea continuum
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M. Manuel Sapiano, Chief Executive Officer, Energy & Water Agency – Malta
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| Wetlands and Nature Based Solutions contribution to industrial carbon mitigation
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Dr. Paula Hanasz, Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment – Poland
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| Addressing the freshwater -marine ecosystems continuum for adaptation-mitigation co-benefits: experiences from the SCCF Project of the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramm
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Dr. Sarra Touzi–, Senior Advisor, Global Water Partnership-Mediterranean (GWP-Med)
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Panel Discussion – Facilitated by Dr. Jauad El Kharraz, Former Executive Director, Regional Center for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
| Energy Efficiency of Desalination Plants
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Ms. Siham Laraichi, Ministry of Equipment and Water – Morocco
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| The role of peatlands in mitigation
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Ms. Clare Shakya, Global Managing Director of Climate – The Nature Conservancy
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| Mainstreaming adaptation and mitigation in Sri Lanka’s National Green Growth Strategy & Investment Plan
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Dr. Sunimal Jayathunga, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantations and Community Infrastructure Sri Lanka
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| Climate Transparency framework and performance indicators to track energy reduction in water and wastewater sectors
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Ms. Lea Kai, Project Manager/Advisor Climate Change Projects, UNDP, Ministry of Environment, Lebanon
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| Financing action for adaptation & mitigation co-benefits
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Dr. Amgad Elmahdi- Regional Manager – Middle East and North Africa (MENA), GC
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Discussion
