ADWICE - Drinking water resources Stakeholder Exchange Conference 2012: Adapting Drinking Water Resources to the Impacts of Climate Change in Europe

Within the framework of the Adapting Drinking Water resources to the Impacts of Climate change in Europe (ADWICE) project of the European Commission (DG ENV), we are pleased to inform you that registration is now open for the following one-day event:
ADWICE Stakeholder Exchange Conference 2012 Adapting Drinking Water Resources to the Impacts of Climate Change in Europe 2 October 2012, Brussels (Belgium)
The aims of the event are 3-fold, namely:

• Discuss the understanding of the impacts of climate change on drinking water resources in all regions of the EU, the vulnerability of water resources and the measures that may be taken to mitigate or adapt
• Present and discuss draft results of the ADWICE study with stakeholder groups
• Receive feedback from stakeholders, in particular to gather illustrations and best practices, and feedback on preliminary recommendations.

Registration is now open: register today on our website and save your place – places are limited. The event is free of charge.
Agenda: 09:15 – 10:00 Registration and coffee 10:00 – 12:45 Opening plenary The ADWICE project (presentations and interactive discussion) - Understanding of impacts - Vulnerability assessment - Mitigation/adaptation measures Panel discussion 13:00 – 14:15 Lunch break 14:15 – 15:15 Parallel sessions A: Impacts, vulnerability to Climate Change - Session A1: Climate change impacts water quantity - Session A2: Climate change impacts water quality 15:30 – 16:40 Parallel sessions B: Adaptation and mitigation measures in different geographic zones - Session B1 – Northern Europe - Session B2 – Mediterranean countries - Session B3 – Western and Eastern Europe
17:15 – 17:45 Conclusion Plenary

Download the draft programme for more information

Opportunity to contribute to the programme: Would you like to share your knowledge and experience on the topic? You can contribute to the programme until 7 September 2012! Contact: adwice-conference@biois.com for more information.