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| Project Metadata Element | Details |
| Project Title | International Water Association World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy |
| Research Area | Sustainability |
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| Principal Investigator or Lead Irish Partner | Prof Michael Bruen |
| Lead Institution or Organisation | University College Dublin (UCD) |
| Lead Country | Ireland |
| Latitude, Longitude (of Lead Institution) | 53.30859, -6.22577 |
| Lead Funding Entity | Science Foundation Ireland |
| Approximate Project Start Date | 01/02/2012 |
| Approximate Project Finishing Date | 01/01/2013 |
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| Project Keywords | Water; Energy; Climate change; Sustainable cities |
| Project Abstract | Water and energy are critical for our current society and will be of increasing importance in the future. Climate change is forcing us to reassess our energy usage and will have real and substantial impacts on the water cycle. Solving the interlinked challenges of water, climate and energy in a sustainable manner is one of the fundamental goals of this generation.The Congress will explore the topics of resilient and sustainable cities with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation. The challenges of climate change adaptation and incorporating uncertainty into the city vision and infrastructure will be discussed together with the impacts and responses of climate change on water resources. Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, operating in a carbon constrained world and a focus on renewable energy including practical applications and integration in to the energy mix will be covered. Solutions to these challenges, including the role of technologies and smart networks will also be a central theme. Recognising that technology is only part of the solution the conference will also address the economic, political and regulatory aspects of water, climate and energy. The congress will attract up to 2,000 international participants for this global event and will feature a large industry presence and trade exhibition. |