T3 S1: Science-policy-society interaction and problem solution

21.11.2023 11:15 – 12:45
Main Auditory

The water issue is an integrative part of a chain of responsibility that links science, politics and society. Unfortunately, this chain of responsibility still has too many gaps (mostly at the political level), which hinder a real implementation of the goals in reality. Water security requires incorporating water sector development priorities into national strategies worldwide to adapt to climate change. Science and policy makers need to work closely with civil society to adapt and implement measures which effectively solve the majority of water and climate-related problems.

The session wants to work out the role of science, policy and society to tackle the water crisis also in the context of climate change. What needs to be done urgently and how should it be done? Global experience in project implementation shows that although the basic problems are often very similar, the local approaches to solving them can be very different. Even when using best available practices, the existing knowledge of the local population and the respective social and cultural characteristics must be taken into account in order to ensure the acceptance and sustainability of the project.

Session Host

Andreas Haarstrick, Kai Münnich

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