Taking place on March 20, 2025, from 13:30 to 15:00 CET, International Water Resources Association (IWRA) will host a webinar, World Water Day 2025: Water and Glaciers – From Science to Policy, bringing together leading experts to explore the latest research, policy responses, social initiatives, and innovative solutions for glacier conservation.
As you know, glaciers are a crucial source of freshwater for millions of people worldwide, yet they are rapidly disappearing due to climate change. In the framework of World Water Day 2025: Glacier Preservation, we invite you to join a critical discussion on protecting these vital water reserves.
Background
Since 1993, the United Nations (UN) celebrates World Water Day every year in March. It is a special occasion to highlight the fundamental importance of water resources and its sustainable use around the globe. IWRA also sits on the UN Water Task Force.
Speakers
- Felicia-Adriana Vacarelu, Communications Manager, UN-Water.
Presentation: World Water Day 2025 – Glacier Preservation. - Dr Koen Verbist, Programme Specialist, UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP).
- Dr Philippus Wester, Senior Water & Climate Researcher, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD); IWRA Fellow Member.
- Juan Carlos Alurralde, Secretary-General, the Vice Presidency of Bolivia.
Presentation: Melting Promises: Are Climate Negotiations Enough to Save Our Glaciers? - Paula Pacheco, Researcher, Agua Sustentable.
Presentation: Glacier Loss and Indigenous Communities: Adapting to a Changing Water Future.
Moderator: Dr Renée Martin-Nagle, Secretary-General, IWRA; President and CEO, A Ripple Effect
Closing Remarks: Dr David Molden, IWRA Honorary Member; former Director General, ICIMOD and Deputy Director General, International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Presented by: Arturo Salazar, Webinar Officer, IWRA
