To mark World Water Day 2025, UNU-IAS will co-organize an online event exploring the challenges and potential solutions related to water security in the context of climate change adaptation. It will highlight the role of stakeholders, such as governments, communities and the private sector, in enhancing water security and climate resilience. The session will also showcase the unique perspectives of youth on water security in their respective regions.
Participation & Registration
This event will be held online. To participate, please register in advance to receive a Zoom link.
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Language
This event will be held in English.
Organizers
The event is organized by UNU-IAS in partnership with the Institute of Future Initiatives (IFI) at the University of Tokyo and UNU Water Network.
Programme
Subject to change
Moderator: Kensuke Fukushi (Visiting Professor, UNU-IAS; Professor, IFI, The University of Tokyo)
21:00–21:05 Opening Remarks
Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi (Director, UNU-IAS)
21:05–21:10 Introduction
Yasushi Katsuma (Academic Programme Advisor, UNU-IAS)
21:10–21:30 Keynote Speech: How to Adapt to Extreme Temperatures and Precipitation Out of the Climatic Risk Boundaries
Taikan Oki (Professor, The University of Tokyo; former UNU Senior Vice-Rector)
21:30–21:40 Lecture: Science for a Transformative Agenda: Water, Climate Change and Resilience
Mukand Singh Babel (Professor, Asian Institute of Technology)
21:40–21:55 Student Session
Moderator: Kamille Emilie Hüttel Rasmussen (PhD student, UNU-IAS)
Panelists:
Chethika T.G.W Dona (JSPS Postdoctoral Researcher, IFI, The University of Tokyo)
Dhimas Dwinanda (JSPS Postdoctoral Researcher, Tokyo University of Science)
Hela Hammami (Doctoral Researcher, UNU-FLORES)
Joshua Jijiri (MSc student, UNU-IAS)
21:55– 22:00 Introduction to the UNU Water Network and Closing Remarks
Nidhi Nagabhatla (Chair, UNU Water Network; Senior Research Fellow, UNU-CRIS)
