The seventh meeting of the Global network of basins working on climate change adaptation will take place on 25-26 May 2023 in Geneva in a hybrid format, starting at 10.00 a.m. on 25 May and ending at 16.30 p.m. on 26 May. The meeting will aim to exchange experience and updates on the benefits and added value of developing and implementing climate change adaptation strategies and plans in transboundary basins and will focus on the following topics:
- drought management in transboundary basins under changing climate;
- linkages between global processes on water, environment, climate and biodiversity;
- adaptation of wetlands to climate change in transboundary basins; and
- financing transboundary climate change adaptation.
The meeting will also discuss future activities within the Global network including how to further facilitate a regular exchange of experience between the participating basins, the on-line Compendium of good practices and lessons learnt in climate change adaptation in transboundary basins and other similar initiatives.
The working languages of the meeting will be English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Eligible participants from countries with economies in transition and developing countries may apply for financial support to facilitate their participation in the meeting. Requests for financial support using the financial support form should be submitted to the UNECE secretariat ([email protected]) as soon as possible, but not later than 14 April 2023.
Participants requiring entry visas should inform the UNECE secretariat as soon as possible. Since Switzerland is part of the Schengen Zone, obtaining a visa might take up to 5 weeks. Participants needing a visa are therefore requested to submit their application as soon as possible and initiate visa procedures at least four weeks before the meeting.
In accordance with United Nations accreditation procedures, participants are requested to register by 11 May 2023 by clicking on this link. The meeting is open to representatives of the members of the network and selected other invited experts.