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Discussion on Water, Energy and Sanitation

  • Climate and Water

This discussion, held on World Water Day, convenes three water and climate experts to address the challenges of water governance in anticipation of the Rio+20 conference. All the experts emphasise the cruciality of good water governance in a world where the demand for water continues to grow. They outline the impact of population growth and climate change on water and underline the need to mainstream water into relevant policies, such as development. The authors discuss the water-energy nexus and advocate for improved connections between water and energy policies. They additionally urge for an evaluation of current institutions and regulations concerning water, and for a consideration of their reinforcement.

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Author: R. Andreas Kraemer (Ecologic Institute), Koos Wieriks (UNSGAB - United Nations Secretary General's Board on Water and Sanitation), Lučka Kajfež Bogata