The 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Forum Webinar

The Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) is organising a webinar series as part of the preparation for the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit (a date for the Summit is yet to be confirmed). Part 2 of the webinar series takes place on 7 October, featuring GWP Chair Howard Bamsey, who will speak on the topic of "Climate change, sustainable development and investors: more risks, more opportunities through better governance".

The world can deal with the potentially catastrophic risks of climate change only by changing the pattern of investment in the global economy to climate friendly activity. But to do that, a different set of risks have to be addressed, the risks perceived by investors to be inevitable in new technologies and new geographies, often in both at the same time. Increased transparency of climate risks and the gradual greening of the global financial system are helpful trends.

These are some of the things Howard Bamsey will speak about, showcasing GWP's model for strong governance of water resources, enhanced water security and a platform for successful adaptation.

The full agenda is available here, and to participate, please registrate here.

About APWF

The APWF is an independent non-profit multi-stakeholder network launched in September 2006. The objective is to raise the priority of tackling water security issues highlighted in the development agenda in the Asia-Pacific region in order to improve people’s livelihoods and the environment. It works collaboratively with a wide variety of water-related organisations in the region to build capacity and enhance cooperation, while boosting investment at the regional level and beyond.