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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, International Conference on Water Scarcity and Drought “The path to climate change adaptation” Informal Meeting of EU Water Directors and EU Marine Directors (agenda item 5.a) Malmö, 29 November-1 December 2009 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, AND RURAL AND MARINE AFFAIRS

“The path to climate change adaptation” International Conference on Water Scarcity and Drought “The path to climate change adaptation” Why? The water cycle is one of the most affected system by climate change. To change from a crisis management system to a proactive, well-planned system for preventing water shortage and drought.   Expert forum on WS&D management. Organised by? Spain. Collaboration and support from France, Hungary, Portugal and the European Commission. 2

“The path to climate change adaptation” International Conference on Water Scarcity and Drought “The path to climate change adaptation” Objectives? Major consequences of climate change related to the reduction of water resources. Gaps and opportunities of the Water Frame Directive in relation to WS&D management. Are there any legal measures to prevent and mitigate the effects of droughts and water scarcity? New and innovating tools, methodologies and techniques and management practices. Environmental, economic and social impacts. Rational water use and best practices. 3

“The path to climate change adaptation” International Conference on Water Scarcity and Drought “The path to climate change adaptation” Main topics? Water and Climate Change. Water Scarcity and Drought Management. Agriculture and water. Environmental, social and economic impacts of droughts. The WFD and water scarcity and droughts. Innovation and technology to cope with WS&D. Worldwide solutions. Speakers from all over the world with a high representation of the European Union. Addressed to? WS&D managers and experts Interested public 4

“The path to climate change adaptation” International Conference on Water Scarcity and Drought “The path to climate change adaptation” When? 18-19 of February, 2010 Where? Madrid, Spain Further information and registration? www.conferenciasequia.es Buzon-intersgpusa@mma.es

See you in Madrid!!