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Pakistan Water Summit 2024: Conference Program

Day 1: July 3, 2023

Opening Session (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Welcome Address by Summit Chair

Keynote Speech: "Addressing Water Challenges in a Changing Climate"

Presentation of Summit Objectives and Theme

Session 1: Sustainable Tourism in Himalayan, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush Regions (10:45 AM - 12:30 PM)

Tech-Talk: "Promoting Responsible Tourism Practices"

Presentation: "Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Mountainous Regions"

Panel Discussion: "Conservation Strategies for Glacial Tourism"

Case Study: "Cross-Border Collaboration for Sustainable Tourism Development"

Session 2: Water Security and Climate Change Impacts (1:30 PM - 3:15 PM)

Tech-Talk: "Climate Change Resilience in Water Infrastructure"

Presentation: "Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Water Availability"

Panel Discussion: "Adaptation Strategies for Water-Stressed Regions"

Case Study: "Extreme Weather Events and Water Management"

Session 3: Policy Innovation and Governance (3:45 PM - 5:30 PM)

Tech-Talk: "Policy Frameworks for Transboundary Water Cooperation"

Presentation: "Community-Led Water Governance Models"

Panel Discussion: "Role of International Cooperation in Water Diplomacy"

Case Study: "Policy Innovations for Sustainable Water Management"

Networking and Exhibitions (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)

Day 2: July 4, 2023

Session 4: Youth Leadership Forum (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)

Keynote Speech: "Empowering Youth for Water Security and Peace"

Interactive Session: Youth-led Presentations and Discussions on Water Issues

Panel Discussion: "Youth Engagement in Water Conservation Initiatives"

Session 5: Innovative Technologies for Water Solutions (10:45 AM - 12:30 PM)

Tech-Talk: "Advancements in Water Purification Technologies"

Presentation: "Smart Water Management Systems for Urban Resilience"

Panel Discussion: "Role of Innovation in Addressing Water Scarcity"

Case Study: "Implementation of Desalination Projects in Arid Regions"

Session 6: Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Water Management (1:30 PM - 3:15 PM)

Tech-Talk: "Preserving Indigenous Water Traditions"

Presentation: "Indigenous Water Management Practices in Mountain Communities"

Panel Discussion: "Integrating Traditional Knowledge into Modern Water Policies"

Case Study: "Community-Led Conservation of Sacred Water Sites"

Closing Session (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)

Summary of Key Findings and Insights from Sessions

Closing Remarks by Summit Chair

Announcement of Best Paper Awards

Invitation to Pakistan Water Summit 2025