{"id":9612,"date":"2025-04-14T17:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T09:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/?p=9612"},"modified":"2025-04-14T17:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T09:33:13","slug":"citieswithwater-webinar-series-and-photography-competition-launches-global-campaign-for-urban-water-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/index.php\/2025\/04\/14\/citieswithwater-webinar-series-and-photography-competition-launches-global-campaign-for-urban-water-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"CitiesWithWater webinar series and photography competition launches global campaign for urban water resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"518\">Urban areas around the world are facing escalating water challenges\u2014ranging from droughts and floods to pollution. In response, the <strong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"263\">CitiesWithWater<\/strong> initiative, co-hosted by ICLEI \u2013 Local Governments for Sustainability and the World Water Council, is launching a new webinar series and photography competition to spotlight how cities are tackling these issues through innovative, nature-based solutions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"624\">The <strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"558\">CitiesWithWater Webinar Series<\/strong> will run throughout 2025 and explore three urgent water themes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"697\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"697\"><strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"641\">Too Little<\/strong> (March) \u2013 Addressing urban drought and water scarcity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"760\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"760\"><strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"712\">Too Much<\/strong> (June) \u2013 Managing flooding and sea level rise<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1079\"><strong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"776\">Too Dirty<\/strong> (September) \u2013 Dealing with pollution, wastewater, and sanitation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1079\">The series concludes with a <strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"885\">Synthesis<\/strong> session (November\/December), highlighting key learnings and promoting global-local collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1544\">Each 90-minute session features expert presentations, real-world examples, and interactive Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1544\">Alongside the webinars, the <strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1152\">CitiesWithWater Photography Competition<\/strong> invites both professionals and amateur photographers to submit compelling images showcasing urban responses to water-related challenges. Entrants may submit one photo per theme category (Too Little, Too Much, Too Dirty), accompanied by a title and short story behind the image. Winners will be announced in August, will be awarded with generous cash prizes, and will also be featured across various events and platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1686\">This initiative aims to inspire action, share best practices, and elevate the visibility of cities implementing sustainable water solutions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1818\"><strong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1736\">Mark your calendars and share your story.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/citieswithnature.org\/citieswithwater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Learn more and get involved by going to THIS LINK.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urban areas around the world are facing escalating water challenges\u2014ranging from droughts and floods to pollution. In response, the CitiesWithWater initiative, co-hosted by ICLEI \u2013 Local Governments for Sustainability and the World Water Council, is launching a new webinar series and photography competition to spotlight how cities are tackling these issues through innovative, nature-based solutions. 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