International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)’s Post

IIED at #WorldWaterWeek 💧 This week, decision-makers, leaders, activists, researchers and many more are gathering in Stockholm to accelerate progress in international processes related to water, development, and climate. 📢 Tackling the greatest challenges of our time often starts with water. World Water Week offers a space to address the linked emergencies of climate change, environment degradation and biodiversity loss. IIED and partners will be present both in-person and online, hosting and participating in a range of side events, including: 🥭 Food security in a changing climate: embedding Fair Water Footprints 🗣️ Hear experts from IIED, Water Witness International, CDP, Chatham House, Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints & more discuss how embedding shared water security in the global economy is the route to climate resilience and food security for all. ⏰ 27 August, 9am 🚰 Drought in displacement: humanitarian and city responses for water security 🗣️ This session will introduce research findings on the intersections of drought and displacement in contexts of inequitable urbanisation. Join the debate and listen to experts from IIED, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), University of Zambia, Zambia Homeless and Poor People's Federation & more! ⏰ 27 August, 11am 🗺️ Climate secure futures built on water secure foundations 🗣️ This session will explore inclusive pathways to secure water for people, nature, and economies – ensuring no one is left behind. Join and listen to experts from IIED, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Water Witness International, CDP, Resilient Water Accelerator & Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints & more! ⏰ 27 August, 11am Find out more about World Water Week and get tickets 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxapYfp