Blue Security: The Geostrategy of Water
When: 18 October 2022 | 15:30-17:00
Format: Panel discussion
This session will focus on how the security sector understands and responds to water-related security challenges, ranging from local violent conflicts as a consequence of droughts to political instability resulting from water- and food insecurity-induced protests, possibly threatening peace and stability in entire countries or regions. Representatives of the security sector will share their understanding and their experience in dealing with water-related security threats.
3 guiding questions:
- How does the security sector understand water- and climate-related security risks and what are potential differences in perspectives between water and security?
- How can strategies for water security and climate security be effectively developed and implemented across different sectors and government agencies?
- What are the ways ahead in order to ensure an integrated perspective between water, climate and security across all relevant actors?
Speakers:
- Benedetta Berti, Head of Policy Planning, Office of the Secretary General, NATO
- Stephanie Epner, Special Advisor and Acting Senior Director for Climate and Energy, National Security Council, United States
- Zablon Adane, Water Program Associate, World Resources Institute Ethiopia/WPS
Moderated by Sharon Burke, Global Fellow Wilson Center; Founder and President of Ecospherics
This session took place under Chatham House rules. A recording will not be available. For more information about the Water Peace and Security Partnership, click here.