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As the world grapples with the repercussions of Covid-19, the value and importance of water are more apparent than ever. Climate-related water disasters that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and marginalized communities are further exacerbated by inequities brought on by the pandemic. Access to water and sanitation is of the utmost concern to protect public health, but many communities still lack these services. Meanwhile, typhoons, hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires call into question how to effectively manage extreme weather amidst a global health pandemic. Race, income, and gender quickly emerge as stark disparities in response and recovery efforts. How can information, governance, and justice work together to address multiple-crises? Now, more than ever, we need groundwork for a just recovery and transition that renders communities resilient to all types of shocks. Join experts from Sweden, Lebanon, Thailand, the United States, and South Africa for a dynamic discussion on equity and resilience during Covid-19. This 90-minute session will look at what happens when extreme events and pandemics collide, the implications on vulnerable communities, how water professionals are responding, and key insights for future resilience work.

Panelists
-Dr. Phil Graham, International Programme Manager–Water & Climate, Swedish Meteorological & Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
-Ms. Carol Chouchani Cherfane, Chief, Water Resources Section, United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
-Dr. Jenny Grönwall, Advisor Water Policy & Rights, Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)
-Mr. Hans Guttman, Climate Change & Climate Risk Management Department Head, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)
-Dr. Adrienne Hollis, Senior Climate Justice and Health Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists
-Dr. Oliver C. Ruppel, Professor of Law and Director, Development and Rule of Law Programme (DROP), Stellenbosch University, South Africa