Water in the vortex of climate change 14.11.2023
Greek-French scientific meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 16:00-20:00
The issue of water management in the conditions of the climate crisis is the topic of the Greek-French Scientific Meeting organized, within the framework of the 1st Science Festival, by the French Institute of Thessaloniki in collaboration with the NOESIS Science Center, the Faculty of Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) and the support of EYATH.
The recent catastrophic floods in Thessaly, the torrential rains that hit France and the unprecedented images of flooded Italian cities at the end of last October are tangible proof that the climate crisis is present. The Mediterranean basin is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather events putting significant pressure on available water resources.
The French Institute of Thessaloniki took the initiative to invite water experts from Greece and France, in order to explore the critical challenges faced mainly by Mediterranean countries, to present the latest technological developments, but also aspects of public water management, focusing on policies and good practices that can contribute to effectively and fairly addressing these challenges. It is a reflection of the ongoing cooperation between scientists from the two countries, exchanging views and submitting proposals for concrete solutions for a more sustainable future.
The event will be divided into two parts, the first entitled “The climate crisis and water risks” and the second entitled “Responses : Sustainable proposals and solutions”, followed by a discussion with the audience.
This meeting takes place in the framework of the 1st Science Festival, whose mission is to exchange knowledge between researchers and citizens, highlight the work of the scientific community and encourage young people to get involved in science. For this reason, certificates of attendance will be given to students and young researchers.
Groups together:
Anastasia Zampaniotou, professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, energy expert
Dimosthenis Sarigiannis, Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in environmental issues
Nikolaos Theodosiou, Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in water resources management
Konstantinos Plakas, Chemical Engineer specializing in drinking water treatment at the Institute of Chemical Processes and Energy Resources, CERTH
Eric Minot, Head of Technical Unit SEMIDE/EMWIS (Euro-Mediterranean Water Expertise Information System), Head of the Office International de l’Eau (OiEau) for Europe, Mediterranean, Central Asia and China
Kevin del Vecchio, Researcher-Lecturer in Political Science at the École Nationale de l’Eau et de l’Environnement in Strasbourg
Katerina Christodoulou, Head of Research and Development at EYATH
See the detailed program of the event here.
