Water, Peace, Security and Adaptation

Climate change, water, peace and security are interlinked issues. The impact of climate change is often felt through the hydrological cycle while climate adaptation implies adapting to water scarcity or water-related natural disasters. This side event will present the latest Water, Peace and Security (WPS) Global Conflict Forecast and engage representatives from the international community on a panel discussion on how to best adapt to climate change while fostering sustainable water management.