2016 World Water Week programme
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Monday | 29 August | 09:30-12:15<br />
Opening plenary<br />
The Opening Plenary session will introduce the theme <strong>Water</strong> for<br />
Sustainable Growth. <strong>Water</strong> underpins development and growth,<br />
and is deeply embedded in most economic activities. However<br />
population increase, urbanization, industrial activities, along with<br />
changing consumption patterns are putting considerable pressure<br />
on the availability and quality of water resources. Many parts of<br />
the world are facing increased water stress and a simultaneous<br />
increase in the freshwater demand.<br />
Master of cermeonies<br />
Karin Lexén<br />
Director, <strong>World</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Week</strong><br />
international Policy and Prizes, SIWI<br />
Therefore, ensuring sustainable growth will demand a shift in<br />
how we plan, invest, produce and consume. New policies and<br />
progressive approaches, for example a focus on green jobs and on<br />
a circular economy are required.<br />
The <strong>2016</strong> <strong>World</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Week</strong> will address sustainable growth<br />
through the lens of inclusiveness, equity and shared benefits.<br />
Panel moderator<br />
Eliza Anyangwe<br />
The Guardian/The Nzinga Effect<br />
Torgny Holmgren<br />
Executive Director, SIWI<br />
Coffee and tea will be served<br />
in the breaks<br />
For latest updates, please visit<br />
<strong>programme</strong>.worldwaterweek.org<br />
or download the app!<br />
Photo: Thomas Henrikson<br />
40 <strong>2016</strong> <strong>World</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Week</strong>: <strong>Water</strong> for sustainable growth
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