Securing Water Resources in Central America: An Integrated Approach to Water Management and Adaptation

When: Friday 27th October at 12:00-13:00 (EST)

Where: Marriott Panama Hotel Albrook Mall, Sala Ancón I

This is an official side-event of the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2023.

The event will underscore the urgent necessity of integrating climate adaptation and water resources management agendas. It aims to foster a dialogue on opportunities for integrating planning instruments such as National Adaptation Plans (NAP), National Determined Contributions (NDC), and Integrated Water Resource Management Plans (IWRM) to ensure an effective strategy for water security and increase climate resilience in the countries. The session will showcase examples from Panama, Guatemala, and Honduras to emphasize the importance of adopting a cross-sectoral and territorial approach for climate adaptation and water resources management, highlighting the need for collaborative action to achieve a transformative trajectory towards water security.

For more information, please contact Norah.Ngeny@un.org and angela.priasmahecha@un.org