Program
May 25 - Day 1
Morning sessions
- Auditorium
Afternoon sessions
- Auditorium
- Forum
- Emerald Room
- G102
- G103
- G104+G105
- G106+G107
- E104+E105
- E106+E107
- E108
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Water
Doing business in Deltas and Megacities: The impact of water shortage and flooding
E108
16:15 - 17:45 hrs.More than 60% of the global population live, work and spend their leisure time in deltas, coastal areas and river basins. These areas have major economic potential because of their strategic location close to seas and waterways. The ground is fertile and rich in minerals and raw materials. But their vulnerability is increasing, because of rising sea levels, extreme river levels, subsiding soft soils, and increasing pressure on space and environment. Climate change and calls for sustainability are highlighting the vulnerability of delta areas. Traditional technical solutions are no longer adequate. Managing the various interests in densely populated delta areas is a major technological task and a challenge for society as a whole. The living environment in many deltas and coastal areas is at risk by flooding and threatened by changes in natural conditions. To maintain habitability in deltas, we are looking for sustainable solutions. In meeting this challenge, information has a crucial role. By simulating and modelling the effects of interventions in delta areas, one can address safety issues, assess risks and show how different systems are linked in terms of hydrology, ecology and so on. In this way, complex technical knowledge can be made accessible so that it is comprehensible and easily applicable for decision-makers, stakeholders and the general public.
Welcome Speech
Welcome and Introduction
Mrs. Lies Janssen
NWP
Since the nineties Mrs. Lies Janssen has been working for water sector related institutes and businesses like: Unesco-IHE (international education Institute for professionals from all over the world) , Deltares and the Netherlands Water Partnership.
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The crucial role of information in water control and water beyond control: Be prepared!
Keynote Speech
GLOBAL FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE SERVICES (GFCS)
Mr. Dr. Mannava Sivakumar
Director Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch World Meteorological Organization
Dr Sivakumar received the 2007 International Service in Agronomy Award from the American Society of Agronomy and the Award of Excellence for exceptional and outstanding contributions in the field of Science from the Telugu Association of North America in 2009.
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Emerging Risks related to water scarcity
Panel Discussion
Experiences & Solutions - Interaction between specialist and problem owners
Mr. Siebe Riedstra
Secretary General Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
Mr Riedstra has been Secretary-General for Transport, Public Works and Water Management since 1 December 2009.
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Mr. Dr. Mannava Sivakumar
Director Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch World Meteorological Organization
Dr Sivakumar received the 2007 International Service in Agronomy Award from the American Society of Agronomy and the Award of Excellence for exceptional and outstanding contributions in the field of Science from the Telugu Association of North America in 2009.
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Wrap up and Questions and Answers
Mrs. Lies Janssen
NWP
Since the nineties Mrs. Lies Janssen has been working for water sector related institutes and businesses like: Unesco-IHE (international education Institute for professionals from all over the world) , Deltares and the Netherlands Water Partnership.
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