The Water Convention helps countries adapt to climate change and decrease the risk of disasters

Over the past decade, an important part of the Water Convention programme of work has been dedicated to the effects of climate change and advancing climate change adaptation in transboundary basins. Cooperation among countries in a shared basin increases the opportunities to adapt to greater climate variability. It has been shown that basin-wide cooperation improves opportunities to prevent and reduce the impacts of drought and floods. The approaches developed and recommended by the Water Convention help countries to identify measures and financing to adapt to climate change and to decrease the risk of disasters.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Clean Water and Sanitation

Climate Action

Life Below Water