Our global economy is crucially dependent on fresh water. Climate change introduces impacts and uncertainties to the water cycle that pose significant material risks to business as usual. The private sector must adapt and innovate to thrive. This seminar will convene business leaders with diverse stakeholders to consider leadership positions, advances in science and practice, and robust solutions to build resilience to our wicked climate change challenge.
Conveners: IKEA of Sweden AB, Stockholm International Water Institute, the CEO Water Mandate, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Session 1 I Corporate Leadership
Monday, August 23 | 07:30-08:55 CEST
Session 2 I Collective Action
Tuesday, August 24 | 13:00-14:00 CEST
Session I Tools and Approaches
Wednesday, August 25 | 14:30-15:55 CEST
Thursday, August 26 | 07:30-08:55 CEST (repeat session)
Language: English
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Climate shocks and stressors have shown that traditional sustainability metrics like efficiency and accessibility are insufficient. Can we define resilience targets and pathways for businesses, utilities, and basin authorities for an unknown future? This session will present an innovative framework to assess water system resilience with the ultimate goal of creating shared understanding and collective action.
Conveners: Alliance for Global Water Adaptation, International Water Management Institute, the Pacific Institute, the CEO Water Mandate, and the World Resources Institute
August 24, 2021 | 18:30-19:30 CEST
August 26, 2021 | 19:00-20:00 CEST (repeat session)
Language: English
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The Water Action Hub is a free global online collaboration and knowledge-sharing platform connecting more than 1,000 businesses, NGOs and others around the world to foster collective action. This year, the launch of the Water Action Hub 4.0 will offer companies additional tools to assess and improve their water stewardship actions. The new Water Action Hub will also provide additional opportunities for companies to understand the links between water stewardship and climate resilience. Gain insight into the opportunities for your business or organization!
Conveners: The Pacific Institute and the CEO Water Mandate
Date: August 24, 2021 | 21:00-21:25 CEST
Language: English
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How can water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) be climate resilient? This session will feature WASH4Work members sharing key learnings, including the business case for WASH as well as WASH best practices in operations, supply chains, and communities. The session will also launch a discussion about the future-looking agenda of climate-resilient WASH.
Conveners: The Pacific Institute and the CEO Water Mandate
Date: August 25, 2021 | 07:00-08:00 CEST
Language: English
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The lack of standardized approaches to effectively identify, quantify, and value the potential benefits of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) has been a hurdle to mainstream private sector investment in their implementation. Several organizations are creating guidance and accompanying instruments to address this challenge. This session will showcase innovative tools that can support the business case for NBS investments and allow companies to make informed decisions regarding water security, climate resilience (including greenhouse gas emissions reduction), and biodiversity conservation.
Conveners: Danone, Denkstatt, Ecometrics LLC, LimnoTech, the Pacific Institute, the CEO Water Mandate, The Coca-Cola Company, The Nature Conservancy, and Restore the Earth
Date: August 25, 2021 | 21:00-22:00 CEST
Language: English
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