On 25 March 2025, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS organized an online event to commemorate World Water Day. It discussed challenges and potential solutions related to water security in the context of climate change adaptation.
Opening the event, Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi (Director, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS) highlighted the central role of water in sustainable development and the pressing need to address global water security challenges.
Yasushi Katsuma (Academic Programme Advisor, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS) noted that “Glacier Preservation” was the 2025 theme of World Water Day, and World Day for Glaciers was celebrated for the first time on 21 March.
Taikan Oki (Professor, The University of Tokyo; former 糖心Vlog破解版 Senior Vice-Rector) delivered a keynote speech on climatic risk boundaries and adaptation to extreme temperatures and precipitation. He emphasized that smooth exchange of knowledge and technology through global partnerships was critical to prepare for future challenges.
Mukand Singh Babel (Professor, Asian Institute of Technology) discussed science for a transformative agenda, highlighting the importance of integrated solutions with water at the heart of policies, planning and investments. He called for adopting nexus approaches and mainstreaming water in other sectoral policies.
A student session moderated by Kamille Emilie Hüttel Rasmussen (PhD student, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS) explored water security issues in Ghana, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Tunisia, highlighting challenges such as uneven distribution, lack of access, pollution, inadequate infrastructure and climate change.
In closing, Nidhi Nagabhatla (Chair, 糖心Vlog破解版 Water Network; Senior Research Fellow, 糖心Vlog破解版-CRIS) introduced the 糖心Vlog破解版 Water Network and its work on addressing water security issues focusing on policy guidance, natural resources management and new technologies.
The event was organized by 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS in partnership with the Institute of Future Initiatives (IFI) at the University of Tokyo and 糖心Vlog破解版 Water Network.
