Relevant Event Subtheme: Subtheme 4: Water governance and institutions for managing and protecting water resources

Relevant Event Subtheme Topic: Enabling environment and institutional frameworks in a changing environment

Session Title: Empowering Climate Action: The Water Resilience Tracker's Role in National Adaptation Planning

Session Description: The Water Resilience Tracker (WRT) is a pivotal tool and a component of the Just Transitions for Water Security (JTWS) program, a new initiative designed to integrate water resilience into national climate adaptation strategies. This session will delve into how the WRT enables comprehensive assessments of water systems, aiding countries in enhancing resilience against the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change and water scarcity.

Focusing on robustness and flexibility, the Water Resilience Tracker enables stakeholders to evaluate and adapt to a range of anticipated and unforeseen water-related impacts within their climate action plans. We will explore its role in strengthening the water components of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), which are crucial for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Attendees will hear from climate policy experts and national planners who have successfully implemented the Tracker, gaining insights into its practical benefits and strategic importance. The session aims to underscore the necessity of water-centric approaches in climate strategies, highlighting the Tracker as an essential instrument in aligning national efforts with global climate resilience objectives.

Lead Organization: Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA)

Co Convenor Organization(s): IWMI, Deltares, and ARUP

Main Session Objective: To highlight the Water Resilience Tracker as a critical instrument in national climate planning, enhancing the integration of water resilience to meet global and national climate adaptation goals effectively.

Session Specific Objectives:

1. Demonstrate how the Water Resilience Tracker aligns with global climate goals by integrating water resilience into climate planning.
2. Showcase successful applications and the impact of the Tracker on national climate policies.
3. Promote the adoption of the Tracker in enhancing climate resilience strategies worldwide

Session Outcomes:

1. Comprehensive understanding of the Tracker's capabilities in supporting robust and adaptable national climate strategies
2. Shared global and national perspectives on improving water resilience within climate plans.
3. Enhanced collaboration in adopting and implementing the water-centric adaptation activities.

Session Keywords: Water Resilience; Climate Adaptation; National Climate Planning; Sustainable Development; Policy Integration

Session Agenda:

• Opening Remarks (10 minutes): Overview of the JTWS initiative and the development of the Water Resilience Tracker.
• Technical Presentation (15 minutes): Details on the Tracker’s features, implementation strategies, and alignment with international climate goals.
• Panel Discussion (35 minutes): Insights from region leaders on the Tracker's impact in their respective countries.
• Interactive Q&A (15 minutes): Audience engagement with experts to discuss potential applications and benefits.
• Closing and Way Forward (5-10 minutes): Summary of discussions and concluding remarks.

Additional Information: Participants will receive copies of country case studies/reports illustrating the Water Resilience Tracker’s impact.

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