From the Faroe Islands to Jamaica, our webinar explores how islands are shaping resilient freshwater futures
Every island has a unique relationship with its freshwater, shaped by local geography, climate, and governance conditions. From regulation and resource management to climate adaptation and community resilience, island experiences offer valuable lessons for the international water community.
As part of IWRA’s efforts to amplify island voices in the global water dialogue, we are excited to announce our next webinar: “Islands and Freshwater: Regulation, Climate Change and Resilience.” Taking place on Friday 22 May, the webinar explores practical strategies to strengthen freshwater governance and resilience in island contexts, while highlighting how island-led approaches to water management can help inform wider global conversations.
IWRA Webinar No 77 : “Islands and Freshwater: Regulation, Climate Change, and Resilience”
📅 Friday 22 May 2026
⏰ 14:00-15:30 CEST
Islands Water Congress: from Faroe Islands to Jamaica
Around the world, islands are developing innovative and locally grounded approaches to freshwater management in the face of growing climate and governance challenges.
This webinar brings together speakers from different island settings to share experiences, lessons learned, and perspectives on freshwater management in practice. The session also reflects on the vision and evolution of the IWRA’s Islands Water Congress series, from the first Congress held in the Faroe Islands in 2024 to the nextCongress planned in Jamaica in December 2026.
Themes and panellists
The webinar features panel discussions covering a range of topics, followed by a dynamic Q&A with the audience:
- The vision behind the IWRA Islands Water Congress Series – Francesco Sindico (IWRA)
- Key lessons and takeaways from the 1st Islands Water Congress – Francesco Sindico, Oluva Eidsegaard (Faroese Geological Survey), and Gunnhild Storbekkrønning Solli (Norwegian University of Life Sciences)
- Freshwater management good practices: an island tour of the world – Francesco Sindico, Assela Pathirana (IHE Delft Institute for Water Education) and Alana Mahabir (Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago)
- Looking ahead to the 2nd Islands Water Congress in Jamaica – Geoffrey Marshall (Water Resources Authority of Jamaica) and Shaneica Lester (University of the West Indies)
