COP 28 Side event:

Venue: World Green Economy Pavilion | COP28 Dubai 

Date/Time: Friday, 8 December 2023, 9:00 – 10:00am GST

Background

Water plays a critical role in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) in Africa and MENA region by serving as a fundamental element for climate resilience, adaptation and sustainable development. This event will provide a platform for lessons learned and opportunities for an interactive panel discussion between decision makers on issues relating to identifying, prioritizing and implementing the NAPs and NDCs in the Africa and MENA region, with a particular focus on water resources.

This is especially important considering that both the Africa and MENA region host some of the most water stressed countries in the world. The side event will take the form of an interactive panel discussion on issues relating to identifying, prioritizing and implementing NAPs and NDC actions relating to water in African and MENA countries.

Get more information about the event here