Times Now WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SUMMIT 2024
Turning problems into solution: Recycle: Reuse: Reduce: Repurpose
- 15th March 2024
- Roseate House, Delhi
Overview
Mitigating climate change was the most discussed and one of the top priorities for all stakeholders at COP28. Climate change impacts, population growth and urbanization continue to put a strain on water resources globally which is creating growing urgency to develop and implement solutions for sustainable water and waste management.
As a nation, we are generating more garbage and irresponsible disposal of this waste is polluting the environment and posing public health risk.
Pollution from wastewater is a major threat to human health, particularly affecting the most vulnerable people and ecosystems, including marine and freshwater ones. But when adequately treated, wastewater can become a valuable resource. Safe and appropriate wastewater management for resource recovery and reuse goes beyond achieving water security, with potential co-benefits including improved health and wellbeing, reduced dependence on artificial fertilizers, diversification of energy production and economic opportunity.
In a world where environmental consciousness is paramount, the three Rs of waste management—reduce, reuse, recycle—have become more relevant than ever before. It is important for all individuals and businesses to adopt innovative and sustainable practices to minimise water and waste management to protect our ecosystem for a greener future.
About the summit
The water and the waste management summit with the theme Turning problems into solution: Recycle: Reuse: Reduce: Repurpose will discuss on the comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact. As the theme says, the time is now to turn problems into solutions where we need to RETHINK – how we consume things, embrace them, choosing quality, turning waste into opportunities, encouraging zero waste mindset, inspiring and educating others.
Water and waste management summit is a global gathering of experts, professionals, and enthusiasts from various fields dedicated to the exploration, conservation, and sustainable management of water resources.
This prestigious event serves as a platform to exchange knowledge, address critical issues, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in the water and waste management sector.
As the world faces escalating water and waste management challenges, this conclave aims to address pressing issues, share best practices, and envision a water-secure future for all. The event promises to be an essential event for stakeholders passionate about water resource sustainability and responsible wastewater treatment.
This summit will explore easy and efficient strategies that businesses can implement to reduce waste and make a positive impact on the environment. So, let’s dive in and discover how these actions can create a sustainable future for both your business and the planet.
Time to Action
Recycle
From waste to valuable resources
Reuse
Getting the most out of the possessions
Reduce
Reduce waste
Repurpose
Unleash the creativity Upscaling from trash to tressure
Key Takeaways
Water Security
Industrial water & waste management
Technology Solutions for Water & Waste Management
Investment Complications
Sustainable ways of water & waste management
Major Challenges / Roadblocks for Water & Waste Management
Government Participation in water & Waste Management
Innovations in water & waste management
Reducing Water & Waste Stress by 2050
Collective Action For Greater Impact
Who should attend?
Industries
SMB
Startups
Entrepreneurs
Speakers
Chief Guests
Bhupender Yadav
Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
Government of India
Caitlin Wiesen
Resident Representative, a.i. UNDP India
Executive Director, India Chair/Wholetime Director, India Board of Directors
Climate Group
Senior Vice President and South Asia Business Leader
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Senior Programme Lead (Sustainable Water Team)
Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Sr. Program Director - Circular Economy & Director MRAI, State lead for MoJS in Odisha, Goa & Gujarat
Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
Managing Director, GWS India, PM - India, Middle East, Southeast Asia and North Africa
CBRE
Director - Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainability
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)
Agenda
09:00 – 09:30 |
Registration |
09:45 - 10.05 |
Opening Dialogue: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- India's Transformational Journey for Climate Efficiency & Transparency |
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Chief Guest, Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India in conversation with Editor, Sustainability, ET Edge Insights. |
10.05 – 10.15 |
Special Address: Instrumenting Blue-transition: Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change |
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Caitlin Wiesen, Resident Representative, a.i., UNDP India |
10.15 – 10.45 |
Inaugural CXO’s Dialogue: Creating business value: Water & Waste stewardship strategies. |
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The evident value of increased water efficiency, reuse and repurposing are moving more companies to adopt water stewardship strategies. Moderator:
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10.45 – 11.05 |
Fire Side Chat: Transforming recycling business: Turning waste into wealth |
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Moderator:
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11.05 – 11.15 |
Expert’s Purview: Mandating WASH- Accessing clean drinking water and sanitation to last mile |
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The special address will bring in on the criticality of accessing clean drinking water to last mile, optimum sanitation and creating a water surplus ecosystem for the country, while mitigating challenges like water-scarcity and striking the right balance to manage climate-change. Bishwadeep Ghose, Country Director, Water for People India |
11.20- 12:00 |
Experts Panel: Empowering businesses: Innovation, sustainable technologies, and applications in water and wastewater management |
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Advancing private-sector water management by empowering businesses to lower business risks and fostering innovation in water-related data, tools, and strategies through integrated design and planning. Moderator:
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12:00 – 12:15 |
Special Address: Infrastructure precedence for water & waste management: Urban policy and climate resilience |
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12:15 – 12:35 |
Trilogue Session: Financing the circular economy: Leveraging public-private partnerships and investments! |
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12:35- 13:00 |
Fireside Chat: Sustained and accelerated climate action to improve access to water services, water-use efficiency, and water resource management. |
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Moderator:
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13.00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
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