Transcript Conclusions
General conclusions
general agreement of the valuable work the
drafting group has been done
the structure of the guidance is appropriate
there are still gaps need to be filled
willingness to cooperate, political commitments at
national and international level, agreed target,
sound science, etc…
we have to put focus more on transboundary
aspect
need to work cross sectorally and interministerially
the trialogue process should be applied the IWRM
is an elementary pillow for the adaptation to climate
change needs to be implemented as a first step
optimization the use of limited and valuable water
resources to meet changing water demands
the effect of mitigation is irrelevant to water
managers because they have to adapt short-term
it should be more focus on non-structural measures
water and climate models needs be linked
economic instruments need to be consistently
applied in particular in the context of legal
instruments
planning needs to take into account human
behavior motivated by self interest
optimization the use of limited and valuable water
resources to meet changing water demands
Session 5
• Funding is a challenge,
• We cannot expect much from international
funds => governments obligations
• Potential opportunities from upgrading
existing systems
Guidance should be further developed on:
- participatory approach e.g.health aspects among
others, etc.
- financial issues need to implement case studies,
in particular for the transboundary cooperation
- solidarity in sharing risks and cost issues
Important finding:
• With regard to measures concerning
adaptation to climate change we are still
at the beginning of the implementation
process