Launch of WMO State of the Global Water Resources 2024 report
Geneva, Switzerland
The WMO's 2024 State of Global Water Resources report is a WMO flagship product that presents an overall picture of the available water resources globally in 2024 and allows for the assessment of status of water resources. The report highlights the impacts of changing climate on the water resources. This launch event is aimed at sharing the report's key findings and highlight its practical utility and policy guidance for global decision-makers, aligning with the United Nations (UN)’s vision for an early warning system and supporting Sustainable Development Goals related to water and climate.
Time:
- Sep 18, 2025 09:30-10:30 UTC+2/CEST (Hybrid; Interpretation in all official UN languages - English, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish)
- Sep 18, 2025 17:00-18:00 UTC+2/CEST (Online-only repeat session; Interpretation in all official UN languages - English, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish)
Agenda:
09:30-09:33 UTC+2/CEST
Welcome by the Master of Ceremonies, Ms Josefina Bunge (Chief of Staff, WMO)
09:33-09:40 UTC+2/CEST
Launch of the State of Global Water Resources Report and key messages, Prof. Celeste Saulo (Secretary General of WMO)
09:40-09:50 UTC+2/CEST
Main messages of the State of Global Water Resources Report, Dr Stefan Uhlenbrook (Director, Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere, Services department, WMO)
09:50-10:10 UTC+2/CEST
Country voices (Ambassadors from three countries)
10:10-10:27 UTC+2/CEST
Q and A with / interventions from the audience, moderated by Dr Sulagna Mishra (Scientific Officer, Services department, WMO)
10:27-10:30 UTC+2/CEST
Closing
Note:
- Translations to all UN languages will be available in BOTH sessions.
- The event will be livestreamed on this page. Stay tuned.
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