Water security and human rights: a joint challenge affecting all
Within the event series on climate justice organized by ASSEDEL (L'Association européenne pour la défense des droits et des libertés), we are delighted to announce that our panel discussion on “Water Security and Human Rights: a Joint Challenge Affecting All”, kindly co-hosted by MEP Kai Tegethoff (Volt, Greens/EFA) will take place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg in room R3.1 in May, 7th at 01.00 PM.
Access to safe and sufficient water is a human right widely recognized by the United Nations. Yet, millions of people in the EU currently face water scarcity, and climate change is expected to intensify water shortages and environmental degradation, deepening discrimination and social inequities.
The objective of our event is to bring together policy makers, experts and civil society representatives to discuss the topic from different perspectives and explore actionable solutions to the issue. Ultimately, we want to frame this as a shared challenge as environmental issues know no borders, and they demand collective awareness, responsibility, and action.
Speakers:
Kai Tegethoff is a German Member of the European Parliament from the Greens/EFA group. He will discuss the role the Parliament and the ENVI Committee plays in shaping the EU's approach to water security.
Margarita Churaeva, environmental activist, will present the work of Future Lives with Oceans and Waters (FLOW), EU-funded project aimed to increase the understanding of the connection that the young generations have with water.
Veronica Manfredi, as director for Zero Pollution, Water Resilience & Green Urban Transition in DG Environment, will focus on European Commission's agenda and priorities in addressing environmental and water-related challenges.
Jerry van den Berge, researcher in the Water Resources Management group of Wageningen University (NL), will be joining us to discuss the Right2Water movement and the consequences of water services privatisation.
Don’t miss this opportunity and register now!