A conference exploring the ways the world can advance knowledge, research, and solutions for managing emerging pollutants to improve and protect water quality in a changing world.
Date: Tuesday-Thursday, 17-19 January 2023
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The conference, organized by the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), aims to:
- explore the relations between water and emerging pollutants;
- determine the appropriate water policies and technologies to motivate change in water management, business, and policy priorities to address emerging pollutants;
- highlight the bold policy and institutional change needed to support the transformation to ensure better and more reliable water quality;
- showcase successful efforts of innovative, nature-positive, and technological solutions for improved water quality; and
- examine the life cycle management of emerging pollutants to find solutions.
Emerging pollutants include pharmaceuticals, industrial and household chemicals, personal care products, metals, surfactants, industrial additives and solvents, pesticides, and manufactured nanomaterials, as well as their transformation products.
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We look forward to your active participation.
