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A Blueprint for Resilience: Charting Course for Water Security in Europe and Central Asia

Water security is a cornerstone of sustainable development, economic growth, and social stability. As Europe and Central Asia grapple with intensifying challenges¡ªranging from the impacts of climate change to increasing water demands¡ªcomprehensive and strategic approaches to water management have never been more essential. A new report from the World Bank, titled 'A Blueprint for Resilience: Charting a Course for Water Security in Europe and Central Asia ' serves as a vital resource, providing in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations to help countries strengthen their water security frameworks and enhance resilience. This event will convene leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities related to water security across the region.

Water security is a cornerstone of sustainable development, economic growth, and social stability. As Europe and Central Asia grapple with intensifying challenges¡ªranging from the impacts of climate change to increasing water demands¡ªcomprehensive and strategic approaches to water management have never been more essential.

A new report from the World Bank, titled ¡°A Blueprint for Resilience: Charting a Course for Water Security in Europe and Central Asia,¡± serves as a vital resource, providing in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations to help countries strengthen their water security frameworks and enhance resilience.

This event will convene leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities related to water security across the region.

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Read the REPORT "A Blueprint for Resilience : Charting the Course for Water Security in Europe and Central Asia".

DATE: Thursday, December 12, 2024

TIME: 9:00-10:00 AM ET

CONTACT: Filip Kochan, Senior External Affairs Officer, [email protected]

09:00 - 09:05      

Opening Remarks:

  • Antonella Bassani, Vice President of the Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank
09:05 - 09:20

Presentation of a new World Bank report: ¡°A Blueprint for Resilience: Charting a Course for Water Security in Europe and Central Asia¡±:

  • Camilo Lombana Cordoba, Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist at the World Bank
  • Raimund Mair, Senior Water Resources Management Specialist at the World Bank
09:20 - 09:45   Invited Discussants:
  • Afire Sever, Director General of Water Management, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, T¨¹rkiye
  • Ami Kozeli, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Albania
  • Dinara Ziganshina, Director of the Scientific Information Centre of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination
09:45 - 09:55   Q&A
09:55 - 10:00

Closing Remarks:

  • Sameh Wahba, World Bank Regional Director for Sustainable Development at the Europe and Central Asia Region

Date: December 12, 2024

Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Location: Virtual