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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Climate Resilience: Addressing Drought and Floods

International Association of Advanced Materials, IAAM, Sweden (
Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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Description
Description
The purpose of this side event is to bring together experts and practitioners from various fields to discuss the latest strategies and approaches for managing the complex challenges of drought and floods. The event will provide a platform for sharing experiences, knowledge, and best practises in dealing with these natural hazards and exploring ways to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability. The specific issues and themes that will be addressed include • Understanding the causes and impacts of drought and floods and their relationship with climate change. • Identifying and assessing the risks of drought and floods at different scales • Developing early warning systems and emergency response plans • Enhancing Water Management and conservation strategies • Promoting integrated and holistic approaches to drought and flood management • Building community resilience and support for disaster-affected communities • Exploring the potential of new technologies and innovations for drought and flood management • Identifying gaps in current knowledge and research and discussing future research priorities. Our initiative will provide best practices in the management of drought and floods.
Expected Impact
Impactful knowledge and practices is drive by the implementation of sustainable and effective policies and programmes for the management of drought and floods.The objective of the side event is to showcase the latest trends in drought and floods, innovations, and technology for safe water management. Drought occurs when there is not enough water for people, plants, and animals. Heavy rain or dam failure can cause flooding. Drought and floods can destroy crops, properties, and lives. Flash floods can be the result of strong rain after a drought. Climate change worsens droughts and floods. Droughts and floods are considered natural hazards that can have a significant impact on the achievement of SDG 6, which is to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Droughts can lead to water scarcity and reduce access to clean drinking water, while floods can contaminate water sources and damage infrastructure. Effective management of droughts and floods is therefore crucial in achieving SDG 6, as well as in reducing the negative impacts of these hazards on other SDGs, such as health and food security. The project format Knowledge Experience at Sea, www.iaamonline.org/knowledge-experience-at-sea would communicate spatial boundaries (geographical, cultural, social), scientific boundaries (science, engineering, and technology), as well as climate change due to industrialisation, pollution, loss of biodiversity, through the perspective of a continents. The impact of these side events of a water conference would include a variety of activities and discussions related to the management and conservation of water resources. This event will include the following agenda: Panel Discussion: Response to drought and floods, resilience and mitigation. Climate change, drought, and floods will be covered along with current difficulties and solutions. It may also discuss climate resilience research and best practises and provide case studies of successful projects and efforts. Penalist discussions would also emphasise the importance of government, private industry, and public society working together to combat drought and floods. Climate-neutral R&D and green technologies will be discussed in line with its accumulative sustainable development agenda. The IAAM is making international efforts with Materials Science, Engineering, and Technology across the spheres of academia and industry to potentially address the challenges of sustainability of materials and water systems for a green world. Overall, impactful knowledge and practices is sufficient to support the implementation of sustainable and effective policies and programmes for the management of drought and floods.
Partners

The People's World Commission on Drought and Floods (PWCDF, https://pwcdf.org/) was established on the occasion of World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. The mission is to reducing climate risks of droughts and floods and building resilient communities and economies through community-centered nature rejuvenation. PWCDF formed under the Chairmanship of Stockholm Water Awardee and Magsaysay winner, Dr Rajendra Singh, popularly known as the Waterman of India, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajendra_Singh, the goal is to reduce risks to lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems by building community resilience to extreme weather events such as droughts and floods through community-driven nature rejuvenation. Reducing risks to life, livelihoods, and ecosystems while increasing resilience through-
1-community-led nature rejuvenation
2-Prepare an annual report to provides a summary of the state of floods and droughts
3-Encourage students to adopt more environmentally conscious

Additional information
1-The People's World Commission on Drought and Floods (PWCDF, https://pwcdf.org/) in Stockholm, Sweden is reducing climate risks of droughts and floods and building resilient communities and economies through community-centered nature rejuvenation. 2- The International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM, Org. nr. 802503-6784, www.iaamonline.org/) is a well-known non-profit organisation that conducts scientific activities on advanced materials in the last thirteen years in Sweden. Today, IAAM is a family of over 83k members from 139 countries!!. The motto of the IAAM in this new decade will be "Advancement of Materials to Sustainable and Green World." 3- Tarun Bharat Sangh (TBS, https://tarunbharatsangh.in) from India seeks to bring dignity and prosperity to the life of a destitute section of the nation through sustainable development measures. TBS promotes the community-driven-decentralized-management of the natural resources. The chairman, of the People's World Commission on Drought and Floods, Mr. Rajendra Singh is the winner of Stockholm Water Prize’ 2015; an award known as “the Nobel Prize for Water”. He has been honoured by Asia’s most prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award’ 2001, for Community Leadership. Along with India’s most prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Award’ 2005.

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 6

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management 

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

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22 March 2023 (start date)
24 March 2023 (date of completion)
Entity
International Association of Advanced Materials, IAAM, Sweden
SDGs
6
Region
  1. Global
Other beneficiaries

The International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM, Org. nr. 802503-6784, www.iaamonline.org/) is a well-known non-profit organisation that conducts scientific activities on advanced materials in the last thirteen years in Sweden. Today, IAAM is a family of over 83k members from 139 countries!! On January 20th, 2010, 13 years ago, IAAM paved a new way to establish an international materials community that empowers scientists, researchers, students, and, in general, society at large. About 16000 delegates from more than 100 countries participated, conducted more than 7000 plenaries, keynotes, and invited lectures from over 2500 leading organizations. The motto of the IAAM in this new decade will be "Advancement of Materials to Sustainable and Green World."
Tarun Bharat Sangh (TBS, https://tarunbharatsangh.in) from India seeks to bring dignity and prosperity to the life of a destitute section of the nation through sustainable development measures. TBS aims for the holistic development of men, women, and children, regardless of economic situation, caste or religion. TBS promotes the community-driven-decentralized-management of the natural resources.

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Contact Information

Rajendra , Chairman

secretariat@pwcdf.org