3rd INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM

ATHENS, MAY 16-17, 2024

Challenges and Opportunities for Drinking Water
in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans

Venue: Athens Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI), Akadimias 7, Athens

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Vision

Epidemics, health inequalities and unequal access to health care, the manifestations of climate change, forced migration, wars and the collapse of democratic institutions are major social challenges of the 21st century. The water nexus is inextricably linked to these social challenges, and this will be the main theme of the 3rd International Water Forum to be held in Athens, 16 & 17 May 2024.

Scientists from countries of the Eastern Mediterranean area and the Balkans will participate in the 3rd International Water Forum, discuss and examine prospects for strengthening their cooperation in areas of common interest, as well as common security challenges concerning water security and resources.

Topics

Water scarcity and excess in the era of climate crisis. Impacts and innovative solutions.

Water: A natural resource with geostrategic significance. Water diplomacy and cross-border collaborations.

Security challenges regarding water protection based on resources in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.

The importance of water as a natural resource for the tourism development of Greek islands.

Non-toxic water, preventive water access, sustainability and hygiene, (WASH) water quality.

The significance of water in the formation of civilizations in the eastern Mediterranean region.

3rd INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM Auspices

3rd INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM With the Support

3rd INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM Sponsors

3rd INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM Media Sponsors

INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM Organizers

INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM Co-Organizers

INTERNATIONAL WATER FORUM Advisory Committee

Mary Marouli-Zilemenou

Professor Culture & Politics, Ph.D President for European Studies & Humanities “Ioannis Capodistrias”, President of Hellenic Νational Committee of Clubs and Centres for Unesco, President of Advisory Committee

Dimitrios Emmanouloudis

Professor, Unesco Chairholder on Conservation & Ecotourism of Riparian and Deltaic Ecosystems Vice-President of Advisory Committee

Anastasios Varelas

MA. MBA. former Diplomat

Georgios Kremlis

Honorary Director of European Commission Scientific Advisor of Greek Prime Minister for the Environment

Michalis Christakis

Dr. International Law, President “Kleisthenis Org", General Secretary of Phychico / Philothei Municipality

Paata Kervalishvili

Professor, Dr. of Sciences, President of the EuroMediterranean Academy of Arts and Sciences

Susie Michailidis

Professor, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Webster University Athens

Melina Nicolaides

Director, ACTIVATE Nonprofit Organization: Pathways to Positive Change Through the Arts & Sciences, Cyprus

Grigoris I. Tsaltas

Em. Professor of International Law at Panteion University, former Rector, former Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

Angeliki Bourboulis

Dr., Alternative Director of Training Institute (INEP) Public Administration and Local Government