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World Water Week 2025

August 24 - 28, 2025•All day Online and in Stockholm, Sweden

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Tuesday, August 26

Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Location: C3, Level 2
Description: Join us for a session exploring the critical role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to address climate change and water management challenges in LAC. It will showcase integrated and strategic approaches to use NbS to enhance climate resilience through improving water security and restoring ecosystems.
WRI Speakers: Todd Gartner
Convenors: WRI; CAF – Development Bank of Latin America; Inter-American Development Bank; National Water Commission, Mexico; Organization of American States; The Nature Conservancy; Water for People
Online Session ID: 12273

Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Location: Room 24/25, Level 2 (in-person only)
Description: Rapidly urbanizing cities are especially vulnerable to water-related shocks. This workshop will showcase the importance of community engagement in local climate action to reduce flood-related vulnerabilities and expand residents' equitable access to urban blue spaces. Participants will share experiences to foster collaboration and learnings.
WRI Speakers: Hellen Wanjohi-Opil; Todd Gartner
Convenors: WRI; ICLEI Africa; Arup; Resilient Cities Network; GSMA

Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Location: C3, Level 2
Description: Explore cutting-edge financing mechanisms to enhance water security and climate resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean. From debt swaps to green bonds, discover how public-private partnerships and data-driven approaches are revolutionizing water infrastructure investment. Join us to unlock sustainable solutions for the region's pressing water challenges.
WRI Speakers: Todd Gartner
Convenors: CAF – Development Bank of Latin America; FEMSA Foundation; Inter-American Development Bank; Japan International Cooperation Agency; Organization of American States
Online Session ID: 12256

Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Location: C3, Level 2 and online
Description: This session will showcase how companies are taking action on freshwater through science-based targets. Science Based Targets Network experts will highlight the connection between science-based targets for nature and climate action, while companies will share insights from their freshwater stewardship journey, including investments in biodiversity, water security, and resilient ecosystems.
WRI Speakers: Katharina Wache, Research Assistant
Conveners: WRI, Science Based Targets Network, WWF, CDP, Conservation International, CEO Water Mandate, The Nature Conservancy, Walton Family Foundation
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