Net Zero at World Water Week
Global water use, storage, and distribution contribute 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions (CDP, 2020). Tackling these emissions is fundamental to a prosperous future for people and planet.
At World Water Week, on 26 August, we are gathering experts to present not only why the world should be looking to water for emission reduction opportunities but how to invest in water to enable resilient low emission development
We have also put together an overview of sessions throughout the Week that look at the emission reduction potential of water management, as well as innovative ways to harness this to unlock climate finance and sessions that seek to deepen knowledge in WINZ focus areas
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WINZ | Water Solutions for a Resilient Net Zero Future
26 August 2024 | 11:00 - 12:30 CEST | Location: C1, Level 2 at World Water Week
This event presents why and how to invest in water to enable resilient low emission development. It will present solutions across agriculture, water, sanitation, energy and nature based solutions; policy triggers to overcome barriers and mainstream water into climate actions; and financing; including high integrity carbon credits and more.
26 August | 11:00
Stacking benefits from Nature Based Solutions
Nature Based Solutions can provide ecosystem benefits, carbon benefits, water quality benefits, and they can reduce the impacts of wildfires, floods, and droughts. This panel will describe projects that have brought together unlikely partners and funding streams (such as NGOs, corporations, public agencies) to provide benefits to communities and ecosystems.
27 August | 16:00 CEST (Online)
Reducing Carbon in Stormwater Infrastructure
This session will introduce key concepts to understand how carbon is quantified, measured, and reported, covering topics including Global Warming Potential (GWP) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Then, we will discuss strategies to reduce carbon in green and grey stormwater infrastructure
28 August | 15:00 CEST
BECCS beyond Carbon: Water and Land Use Impacts
BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) are mentioned in IPCC reports as examples of negative emission technologies allowing the long-term removal of CO2 in the atmosphere. This session will explore BECCS real contribution to carbon neutrality and the risks associated in terms of water, land use and biodiversity.
29 August | 09:00 CEST
A changing climate from Source-to-Sea: Nature-based Solutions in transitional waters
Drawing from case studies and powerful initiatives, this session will examine the critical role of NbS for climate adaptation and mitigation in transitional waters, and their impact on the river basin as a whole, from its source to the sea. It will highlight the need for source-to-sea collaboration between a varied array of stakeholders, and present examples of NbS that included actors from different ends of the source-to-sea continuum.
29 August | 09:00 CEST
Water smart energy transition - impact of renewable energy investments
Water intense low-carbon energies like hydrogen and bioenergy are part of the energy mix of the future. Water is fundamental throughout the life-cycle of renewable energy infrastructure and resource development. In this session leaders in the energy transition share, explore and discuss their water related challenges and best practices with a focus on hydrogen and bio fuels.
29 August | 11:00 CEST
Engagement call: Securing the resilience of forest-based climate change mitigation
Climate mitigation in forest systems is critical for limiting global warming and has important implications for biosphere functions. The research initiative “ReForMit” aims to close knowledge gaps related to the future resilience of forest-based interventions. This session will engage stakeholders in co-designing global scenarios of forest-based climate change mitigation.
29 August | 14:00 CEST
Upscaling Blended Finance for NbS Investments within the SIDS Region
This session aims to boost investments in Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by leveraging blended finance models.
Heading to World Water Week and want to know more about WINZ and how we can work together?
Reach out to the team by email > to arrange meetings throughout the Week.
See you in Stockholm.
