Water utilities worldwide are taking action in their communities to build resilience by implementing climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, and researchers are making headway in decision-relevant science. The 2015 International Water & Climate Forum provides a venue to learn from climate action leaders who are advancing best practices and demonstrating progress toward future solutions.
Participants will discover initiatives on infrastructure investments, cross-sector interdependencies, stakeholder communications and other issues that must be strategically considered in the context of climate resilience. The event is designed to prepare utility executives to act on climate change risks and realities.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Paula Verhoeven, Rotterdam Department of City Development
- Rob Pritchard, Calgary Utilities and Environmental Protection Department
- Jim Lochhead, Denver Water
- Doug Yoder, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Dept.
- Pat McCafferty, Yarra Valley Water (Melbourne)
- Dr. Tony Wong, Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities
- Dr. Casey Brown, University of Massachusetts
- Pat Mulroy, Brookings Institution
- Trevor Bishop, UK Environment Agency
- J. Carl Ganter, Circle of Blue
To register and obtain more information, visit the Forum website: www.waterclimateforum.org.