Strengthening the Global Goal on Adaptation through Hydrology

As climate impacts intensify, integrating hydrology into adaptation is essential. This event highlights the role of hydrology and considering floods and droughts in shaping effective water-related indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). Experts will discuss how hydrological data can inform adaptation metrics, enhance resilience, and guide action on the ground. The session will showcase innovative monitoring, share national experiences, and outline practical steps to embed water extremes into global adaptation frameworks. By linking science and policy, the event aims to strengthen adaptation planning and ensure water is central to achieving the GGA. 

Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 UTC-3
Keynote Presentations

• Mr. Jose Gesti, Senior Water and Climate Consultant, Sanitation and Water for All – Background and overview of the development of the adaptation agenda, including key messages from the previous day’s thematic day on the GGA in the Water for Climate Pavilion
• Mr. Tom Slaymaker, Senior Statistics and Monitoring Specialist (WASH), UNICEF - Overview of the Water related indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation - 'Development of indicators for monitoring climate resilient WASH services'
• Mr. Fatih Kaya, Project Officer, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - measurable indicators on floods (and droughts) - links to 10 a. and the inclusion of climate resilience to water related hazards in the water related indicators
• Ms. Ingrid Timboe, Senior Policy Lead and Deputy Executive Director, Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA), linking GGA to NDCs and NAPs, “breaking the silos”
• Ms. Nathalie Dubler, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) TBC 

10:30 – 10:35 UTC-3
Interactive Questions with Ms. Maria Kosonen, Associate Scientific Officer, WMO

10:35 – 11:00 UTC-3
Panel discussion with Keynote speakers moderated by Prof. Dr Stefan Uhlenbrook, Director of Hydrology, Water Resources, and Cryosphere, WMO

11:00 – 11:15 UTC-3
Question and Answer (Q&A) with the audience

11:15 – 11:20 UTC-3
Keynote Presentations