Adapting cities to water scarcity

OnlineNov 12, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Description

Climate change is increasing the risk of drought-induced water scarcity around the world, especially in urban areas. Today, an estimated almost 1 billion people are exposed to urban water scarcity risk. This number is expected to at least double by 2050, affecting nearly half of the world’s urban population. This session is informed by recent OECD work on the importance of scaling up climate adaptation to build resilience to water scarcity in cities. The panel will discuss challenges for cities only beginning to confront this risk, and share lessons from those that have already had to manage water crises.

Moderated by

Walid Oueslati

OECD

Head of Climate, Biodiversity and Water Division, Environment Directorate

https://www.linkedin.com/in/walid-oueslati-7b56b534?originalSubdomain=fr

Speakers

Aziza Akhmouch

OECD

Head of Division, Cities, Urban Policies and Sustainable Development Division

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhmouch/

Katrin Bruebach

Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities)

Global Director, Programs & Delivery

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrin-bruebach/?originalSubdomain=de

Sophie Lavaud

OECD

Policy analyst on climate adaptation

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-lavaud-a2384043/?originalSubdomain=fr

Henk Ovink

The Global Commission on the Economics of Water

Executive Director

https://www.linkedin.com/in/henk-ovink-water/

Winston Yu

World Bank

Water Practice Manager for the Europe and Central Region

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