COP Água 1: Water in a changing climate

🗓 20 - 21 March 2025

📍 CAE - Arts and Entertainment Center - Rua Abade Pedro, 2 - 3080-084 Figueira da Foz

The Associação Portuguesa de Distribuição e Drenagem de Águas (APDA) announces COP Água 1! This two-day event will bring together leaders in water management, energy, agriculture, tourism, civil protection, industry, and academia; this conference will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, innovative solutions, and practical strategies to strengthen climate resilience.

The Specialized Committee for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change (CEMAAC) of APDA decided to organize this event to promote the sharing of knowledge and experiences, as well as the formulation of suggestions that, directly or indirectly, can contribute to better preparation and adaptation to what could be a new reality shortly.

To this end, besides the representation of the water sector, it’s of the utmost importance to count on the participation of all sectors, such as Hospitality/Tourism, Energy and Communications, Agriculture, Civil Protection, Nature Conservation, Industry, and Academia.

The two-day agenda includes debates, presentations and the presence of several experts. It’s aimed at a multidisciplinary audience.

AGWA’s Executive Director, John Matthews, will be engaging along with the panel of speakers for Wastewater Management in a Changing Climate, scheduled for 21 March between 09:30-11:30, as follows:

📅 Friday, March 21 | 09:30 AM

🔹 Moderator: Rui Teixeira (CEMAAC/ Barreiro City Council)

🔹 Panelists: