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The ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Water Network, in partnership with EURAC Research Bolzano, hosted a session on the topic of  at the World Water Week 2021 conference. Bringing together over 60 international participants, the event showcased ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ's expertise on, and commitment to, achieving resilience in water management.

During opening remarks, Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi (Director, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-IAS) emphasised the importance of SDG 6 ¡ª ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all ¡ª as a means to build the capacity of societies against the most pressing challenges facing humankind today: climate change and COVID-19.

Four speakers from the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ) presented paths to achieving resilience, including the interactions between highland and lowland systems and their impact on water management and resilience, particularly in a transboundary context; challenges to overcome for wider implementation of water reuse and building resilience; strengthening the economic and environmental resilience of societies through improved water management among multiple users; and youth participation in developing countries, entrepreneurship in the water sector, and promoting water technologies in urban and peri-urban areas.

Key messages from the breakout discussions were delivered by each group lead, focusing on: the main stakeholders and their influences on water management in highland and lowland contexts; the challenges of water reuse and the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration; water storage, an integrated water allocation model, and awareness-raising and capacity building as key approaches to achieving economic and environmental resilience; and the need for strong collaboration between research, policies, and financing agencies, and for motivating young entrepreneurs.

A recording of the session is available on the .

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