EU Climate Pact Ambassadors raising awareness on the linkages between water and climate change + Publication of a book on water in Spanish in 2024, with the title:“Water, symbol and metaphor” coordinated by Centro de investigación A4voces and Manuel Hur
Low Carbon Foundation
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#SDGAction52018
Description
Objective; Raise awareness about the water crisis and the link between water and climate; and encourage water action, in our activities as `EU Climate Pact” Ambassadors and activists.
Methodology: Pull initially on the 80+ EU climate pact ambassadors to have specific talks and events on water and climate change.
Follow up: Reporting at the end of the year
Governance: Led by the EU climate pact ambassadors that hosted the event at the EU Delegation in New Yorñ on March 24th 2023
We will build on the work we already presented i.e
The IPCC work on water by Elena Lopez Gunn shows that the impacts of climate change are largely mediated by water. Climate change has affected all components of water cycle and all water use sectors in all regions, most Impacts are negative. Water is central to adaptation ~60% of all adaptation is occurring in response to water related hazards.
The EU approach to water by Carmen Marques Ruiz. The EU is committed to water security for all, global resilience to water stress, protection of nature, a fair balance between water supply and demand and the right to safe drinking water and sanitation.
Water and the private sector by Antonia Lorenzo where it was highlighted that industrial water use accounts for 19%, while agriculture uses around 70% of the total extracted water. The water consumption has multiplied by 6 in the last year, twice the population growth. If there is no change in the business as usual scenario and in the consumption patterns, the global water deficit is estimated to be 40% by 2050. Private sector, agriculture and industry play a central role in the transition to a more sustainable economy.
Water and youth by
Clara Tomé: Get to know people from indigenous communities who don't even have 5L of water a day, stories of girls who, by having to go fetch water, expose themselves to being raped and sexually abused every day. Water is a recognized human right that is being violated for billions of people that lack access. Indigenous communities, women and the most vulnerable people must be at the forefront of these decisions, the global south needs representation and access to conferences like this one.
Young Climate activism linked to the EU Climate Pact by Anahí Lopez: possibilities for young people in the European Union to learn about the environment and water, while practising languages, getting to know other cultures and promoting EU values. like Erasmus+ programmes, and European Solidarity Corps . Finally, the #Filluptheglass campaign on youth participation and the need to listen to our voices.
- A questionnaire was carried out with youth and presented by Anna Wendy Brodbelt to determine the effect of climate change on mental health in youth. Two insights : 1 youth care about climate change and its adverse effects. 2, youth want to act, but they do not have access to the basic resources and information. Hence, it is necessary to take information where youth move: i.e social networks.
We identified a series of Key recommendations for action which is what we will be raising awareness on and also publishing on. (see below). The impact is intangible, but nevertheless important.
There is a need for greater cooperation between the water and climate communities.
Climate negotiators should give greater attention to the role of water in addressing the climate crisis.
On the other hand, the water community should promote the importance of water in climate adaptation and mitigation and develop concrete water-related proposals for inclusion in nationally determined contributions (NDCs)
We need political will to make progress
Improved governance is a key issue, in particular at the international level. Legal commitments and an international institution clearly responsible are needed.
There is a need to move from the current “silo approach” to a more “interconnected and integrated approach” to deal with water sustainable management.
Business as usual is no longer a viable option. Radical change is required, also in the private sector, to move to a circular economy to cope with water challenges.
Water is a critical entry point for adaptation to climate change.
Climate change adaptation has to be an integral part of water resource planning and management and vice versa, adaptation to climate change needs to consider water planning and management as an important measure for climate change adaptation.
EU Climate pact, Bioazul, Icatalist, A4voces
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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
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
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
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
Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13.1
Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
13.1.1
Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
13.1.2
Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
13.1.3
Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies
13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.2.1
Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
13.2.2
Total greenhouse gas emissions per year
13.3
Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
13.3.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
13.a
Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible
13.a.1
Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025
13.b
Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
13.b.1
Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
SDG 14 targets covered
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Other EU climate pact ambassadors, youth networks
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