Save the Date: COP29 Water Day Panel Discussion

Session Topic: “Reclaiming Lost Waters: Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Future” 

Date: 19 November 2024 

Time: 10:00–11:00 

 Venue: United Nations Industrial Development Organization Pavilion (Blue Zone, A7) 

Join us for an engaging discussion on innovative digital solutions to tackle environmental challenges in the Aral Sea region. 

  • This panel brings together experts in environmental science, technology, and policy to explore: GIS, drones, and satellite imagery for monitoring environmental changes and combating desertification.
  • Smart and precision technologies to boost afforestation efforts and ensure their sustainability.
  • The use of high-quality data on soil composition and other parameters to support sustainable decision-making. 

 Featured Speakers: 

  • Ms. Sevara Sadikova, National Center for Climate Change under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Republic of Uzbekistan  
  • Mr. Ashraf Abushady, Senior Advisor for Digital Transformation and AI, UNIDO 

Moderator:

  • Mr. Farrukhbek Alimdjanov, Industrial Development Officer, UNIDO 

 Discover how digital and geospatial technologies are transforming efforts to restore ecosystems, mitigate climate impacts like sand and dust storms, and drive sustainable development. 

 Dont miss this opportunity to learn, share, and be part of the solutions shaping the future of water and ecosystems at COP29! 

Together, we can reclaim lost waters for a sustainable future  

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