Parallel Session III.B – Water and health

Water and health are characterized as the basic human rights and basic needs for development. Both have distinct goals under the SGDs (goal 3 on health and 6 on water). However, both water and health are most vulnerable systems to climate change risks. The session will discuss key vulnerabilities and risks, adaptation solutions, success stories, best practices and lessons learned on adaptation to climate in water and health.

 

Moderator: Glenn Paroso, Philippines Climate Change Commission

 

Discussions:

• Adaptation to climate change in water and health – Raja Pote Shrestha, World Health Organization(WHO)
  • III.B Raja Pote Shrestha_Adaptation to Climate Change in water and health
• Country experience on water and climate change – Norbu Wangdi, National Environment Commission Secretariat, Bhutan
  • III.B. Bhutan cimate change and water
• Country experience on health and climate change – Mohamed Musthafa, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Maldives
  • III.B. Water_Resources_in_Maldives_Mustafa_2017_Asia_NAP_Expo