Programm

Water crisis within climate crisis – and ways out
The global water system is facing manifold crises, increasingly exacerbated by ongoing climate change. To reduce the pressure on the planetary boundary for freshwater change, strong efforts are required to unlock water saving potentials across sectors, including transformations in agri-food systems and urban environments.

The Economics of Water: Shaping a Sustainable Future with a New Paradigm for Water

• How can we redefine the economic value of water to reflect its true scarcity and importance?
• Can new economic models help create more equitable access to water resources globally?

From Global Vision to Action: Towards a Water-Secure World

• What role do international frameworks, such as the UN SDGs or the Paris Agreement, play in shaping global water governance? What additional measures can and should governments and the private sector take to accelerate progress?
• How can these commitments be transferred into action?
• How is water interlinked with energy, food, ecosystems and how can it positively influence the outcome of all the other SDGs?

Achieving Sustainable Development Goal #6: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Path Forward

• What are the key challenges and achievements in reaching the 2030 targets for SDG #6?
• How can governments, institutions and industries better collaborate to meet these global water and sanitation goals?
• What are innovative strategies to accelerate progress toward clean water and sanitation for all?

Johannes Rück, German WASH Network & German Toilet Organization – in consultation

Water at the Heart of Global Policies: The Role of Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks

• Making water a priority within the Green Deal and aligning relevant EU policies to better integrate water considerations into the overall strategy
• How can policymakers encourage private sector involvement in water governance initiatives and vice-versa?
• What are the lessons from implementing water efficient solutions and what role can the housing and sanitation industry play in progressing sustainability goals?

Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, European Commission – invited
Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, CEO, Hansgrohe – in consultation
Weitere Sprecher in Absprache

Towards a European Blue Deal – Recognising the Socio-Economic Value of Water

• Paving the way forward to a water resilient Europe
• Blue diplomacy and the importance of integrating water into the EU’s foreign policy

Dr. Sibylle Pawlowski, Head of Department W „Water Management, Water and Soil Protection, Marine Protection, Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) – eingeladen

One Test, One Standard: The Successful European Harmonization of Materials in Contact with Drinking Water

• Goal: Making the European single market more sustainable and stronger
• Collaborative approach across countries

Water and wastewater PPPs: Where and how are they being used?

Financing Water: The Key to Water Security?

• What are the key challenges and opportunities related to financing water?
• What are some key levers to raise the current investment levels?
• What is the role of public-private partnerships in water and sanitation projects and what are the potential benefits and risks?

Sprecher in Absprache

Water in Corporate Sustainability – Priority or Afterthought?

• What measures are companies implementing to reduce water usage across their operations and production processes?
• How do innovative products and technologies contribute to corporate water-saving efforts?
• How can companies influence consumer behavior to support water conservation goals?
• What metrics are used to measure the impact of water conservation efforts, and how do companies report these to stakeholders?

Weitere Sprecher in Absprache

Unlocking the Sanitation Market: How to Create an Ecosystem between Market Opportunities and Social Impact Initiatives

• How can businesses and institutions bring innovation and scalable solutions to underserved markets?
• What regulatory, financial, and infrastructural barriers prevent businesses from entering the sanitation market? How do the barriers differ between developed and developing markets?
• How can governments, international organizations, and NGOs work together to create a more conducive environment for private sector investment?
• What role can corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social business models play in creating long-term, sustainable sanitation solutions?

Bonifacio B. Magtibay, Technical Officer, Environmental/Occupational Health, WHO-Philippines – in Absprache

Sacred Waters, Sustainable Futures: The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Ensuring Global Water Security in a Changing Climate

Ernst Bromeis ist mit allen Wassern gewaschen. Er ist seit Jahren Expeditionsschwimmer und Wasserbotschafter.
Sein Wasserweg führte ihn 1200km durch den ganzen Rhein quer durch Europa bis in die Nordsee. Seine Schwimmabenteuer begannen in den Quellen Graubündens und liessen ihn vom Victoriasee in Afrika bis zum grössten Süsswassermeer der Welt, den mystischen Baikalsee in Sibirien, in unbekannte Wasserwelten eintauchen. Erleben Sie die existentielle Ressource Wasser aus einer einmaligen Perspektive, aus dem Wasser! Für seine Verdienste wurde Bromeis u.a. mit dem renommierten „Prix Eco“ ausgezeichnet. Als Referent trat er am Weltwasserforum in Dakar/Senegal oder am Word Economic Forum in Davos auf. Ernst Bromeis verkörpert eine unabhängige, mutige und nachhaltige Vision für den Schutz der Gewässer. Seine einzigartige Perspektive und Erfahrungen als Wasserphilosoph und sein Pioniergeist machen ihn zu einem Verbündeten des Wassers, der Bewusstsein schafft, Menschen inspiriert und Gemeinschaften aufbaut. Seine neustes Projekt: Aufbau einer Welt-Wasser-Bibliothek am Rhein.

Freuen Sie sich zum Abschluss des ersten Konferenztags auf beeindruckende Bilder, spannende Anekdoten, die über den Tellerrand blicken und musikalische Akzente.