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17-25 October 2026

Water as Leverage for Resilient Cities Asia

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Semarang, Indonesia
Semarang, Indonesia
© Cynthia van Elk | Water as Leverage
Cities around the world are being hit hard by climate change and increasing urbanisation. At the same time, cities are part of a solution in which water is a unifying force, a catalyst and is leverage for sustainable development.
Water around the world is not only the most important risk factor, but is the biggest all-encompassing challenge. Water has the potential for transformative and sustainable impact and a comprehensive cultural shift. This is the idea behind Water as Lev
Chennai, India
Chennai, India
© Cynthia van Elk | Water as Leverage
Khulna, Bangladesh
Khulna, Bangladesh
© Cynthia van Elk | Water as Leverage
Design workshop Water as Leverage Khulna
Design workshop Water as Leverage Khulna
© Cynthia van Elk | Water as Leverage
Design workshop Water as Leverage Chennai
Design workshop Water as Leverage Chennai

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