Advancing Scientific Solutions for Water Scarcity, Ecosystems and Climate Resilience HR2W co-hosted this side event in order to bring together voices from research, utilities, and industry to discuss how scientific and technical innovation can address water scarcity through ecosystem-based and climate-resilient approaches. Speakers explored how evidence, infrastructure, financing, and community […]
Human Right 2 Water at the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference in Italy
In June, HR2W attended the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference in Italy. The conference was able to engage participants in discussions on climate change and adaptation.
Extreme Water Events and Indigenous Peoples
The SD-WISHEES workshop hosted on the 10th World Water Forum covered the importance of climate action by highlighting the impact of extreme water climate events on indigenous peoples and cultural heritage.
Policies for inclusive decision-making in a climate adaptive world
A collaborative review of water resources management legal good practices in 16 countries This paper attempts to examine how countries can legislatively safeguard essential elements of the human right to water in worsening climate conditions, and what this means for service providers and businesses. Our Events HR2W will be hosting […]
Policies for inclusive decision-making in a climate adaptive world
Policies for inclusive decision-making in a climate adaptive world In a world that is struggling daily with climate change and dwindling good quality water resources, we need to find a more holistic approach to water management that considers all the Sustainable Development Goals. It is the responsibility of all authorities, […]
Water scarcity in Uruguay
The current droughts in Uruguay are creating huge problems for the government to guarantee access to drinkable water for their citizens, and respect the human right to water. On June 19, 2023, Uruguay declared its nation in a hydraulic emergency. They are facing the worst drought in 74 years, with […]
Alternative technologies to fight climate change
“Climate change challenges and state fragility in the water, energy, food/land, raw material nexus and the position of hydrogen and Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage for increasing resilience“ This paper was released in the 20th edition of the European Geologist Journal on April 2023. Read the full document: here Authors: […]
COP26 and Actions to Increase Resilience Summarised
“There is no conflict between the right to water and the right to a healthy environment” , says David R. Boyd, Special Rapporteur for Human Rights and the Environment at this COP26 side event. HR2W teamed with WMO in the Science Pavilion at COP26 to bring together an occasion that […]
COP26 – Actions to increase resilience to climate disasters based on human rights
How do we increase resilience to climate events, prioritising needs of vulnerable people and their access to clean and safe water, hygiene and toilets? The Special Rapporteur for Human Rights to the Environment, David Boyd, discusses government preparedness with top experts in climate change, water and human rights. COP26 Science […]
Water, Climate Change and Human Rights
Stressing the fact that water is a human right, this webinar on climate change could not ignore the current crisis on COVID19. IWRA’s Scott McKenzie brought together a selection of experts stretching from China, South Asia and Central America to discuss the link between water and climate. The discussions circulated […]
