Hydro Nation Virtual Water Pavilion
Scotland’s Hydro Nation Strategy was established in 2012, to fulfil the statutory duty on Scottish Ministers to ensure “the development of the value of Scotland's water resources". In the context of climate change, this means that we recognise the importance of responsible stewardship of our water resources to delivering an innovative water sector that supports a flourishing low-carbon economy and plays a crucial role in international development support.
The Hydro Nation Virtual Experience highlights some key examples of this activity and features six tours themed on key areas of Scotland’s Hydro Nation delivery. Please take some time to explore the content and immerse yourself in Scotland’s iconic water landscapes.
You will also find a planner and information on key waters-related events at the conference to assist you in planning your COP26 around water.
Aiming to put forward the question of leadership and recognize those who drive change on the ground, the event will present the journeys of Water ChangeMaker Awards winners. The theme of the day focuses on Adaptation & Resilience and the stories presented will bring excellent insights specifically around climate change and resilient water management, solving challenges by uniting through action.
Water Pavilion: Virtual Meeting Details (waterforclimate.net)
Join the launch of the Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints at COP26, a breakthrough moment for climate resilience and global water justice. The Declaration follows the call to action from UK Minister Lord Goldsmith in August to ensure responsible water use throughout our globalised supply chains, to protect nature and human rights, and accelerate attainment of the Global Goals. The founding signatories, including the governments of the UK, Malawi, Peru, Madagascar and Finland together with progressive companies and financiers are committed to zero pollution, sustainable withdrawals, full WASH access, nature-based solutions and drought and flood mitigation within their supply chains by 2030, and invite all stakeholders to join them, to lead us to the fairer water future we all need.
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Highlighting the critical role of water in relation to both Adaptation and Loss and Damage is essential if practical solutions are to be found. This session draws on the breadth of expertise and experience in the UNESCO Water Family and examines possible ways forward from around the world, especially in relation to governance.
Watch live: Climate Change and Water: The Missing Agenda at COP26 on Vimeo
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Organisers: RAMSAR Convention; BirdLife International; International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); International Water Management Institute (IWMI); Wetlands International (WI); Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT); World
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Scientific evidence can help improve the sustainability of water use in agriculture and enhance climate adaptation and resilience. This event will present potential agricultural water management (AWM) practices that have a proven ability to enhance water resilience, increase yields, and where possible, reduce emissions.
Water Pavilion: Virtual Meeting Details (waterforclimate.net)
The Forth Environmental Resilience Array (Forth-ERA) is a pioneering venture led by the University of Stirling to gather and analyse water and environmental data on a catchment-wide scale. The initiative will provide industry, regulators, and communities with the insights necessary to enable a data-led transition to net-zero. Visit our exhibit to lean more: COP26 Green Zone, Glasgow Science Centre: Floor 1 Stand 6 (COP26 Universities Network). Tuesday 9th November, 14:30 – 16:00
The Scottish Government’s Centres of Expertise (CoE) work at the interface between policy and research and provide responsive work in areas of high policy importance: climate change, animal disease outbreaks, plant health, water, knowledge exchange and impact.
Aimed at those starting out in research, this session will provide practical tips and advice for interacting and effectively communicating science , evidence, and expertise with different audiences. The workshop will have a particular focus on engaging with policy makers and working with the audience as a partner. It will also explore impact, what it means and the different forms it can take.
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Location:
University of Glasgow
Fore Hall
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
This session will bring together multiple stakeholders to strategize integrated land and water solutions for climate change mitigation. This includes understanding the current state of an area of land so that interventions can be prioritized and progress tracked over time, and ensuring that integrated interventions are tailored to local conditions, deliver multiple benefits and reflected in global frameworks and policies.
Water Pavilion: Virtual Meeting Details (waterforclimate.net)
The Scottish Government’s Centres of Expertise (CoE) work at the interface between policy and research and provide responsive work in areas of high policy importance drawing upon the expertise of the researchers of the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes (SEFARI), universities, government agencies and research organisations across Scotland.
The panel will include representatives from all the current Centres, SEFARI Gateway and RESAS and we will discuss how the different approaches taken have had real impact with different stakeholders, considering examples of where Scotland continues to play an important role in providing solutions to the global climate challenge.
Register on Eventbrite.
Location:
University of Glasgow
Fore Hall
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
