Floods in the Mediterranean
Before the 6th World Water Forum to be held in Marseille from 12 to 17 March 2012, the Corporation des Eaux de Marseille took the lead and organizes on 19 and 20 January in Marseille a workshop with nearly 70 experts from the Mediterranean countries (Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Italy, Portugal, Spain ...) on the topic "floods and torrential floods in the Mediterranean: What solutions to the risks."
Population growth, urbanization, climate change and environmental degradation are directly linked with the increased number and intensity of water-related disasters. According to the Blue Plan (United Nations Environment), 210 destructive floods hit the Mediterranean in the last 20 years. The floods affected more than 3 million people, caused over 4,000 deaths and led to economic losses exceeding 25 billion euros.
This workshop aims to explore, discuss and promote solutions. Spanish, American and French experts will present three solutions pre-selected by a scientific committee. These solutions will form the starting subject for different experts and their work during the workshop. The conclusions of the workshop will be returned at the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, in March.
More info (in French) here
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