Free

TYPE

On demand webinar

DURATION

1 hour

LANGUAGE

English,

FORMAT

Discussion panel and session

CERTIFICATION

No

Climate Change and Coastal Development in Kuwait: Key Challenges and Insights

IWA, Sustainable Coastal & Estuarine Development Specialist Group Sustainable Estuarine and Coastal Development

Target Audience

Practitioners, researchers, utilities, students, engineers, policymakers

Description

This webinar was organised by the IWA Specialist Group (SG) on Sustainable Coastal and Estuarine Development.

This insightful webinar explored the complex relationship between climate change and coastal development in the Persian Gulf. This session delved into the region’s unique challenges, including rising sea levels, extreme heat, and the impact on marine biodiversity. Dr Yousef Alosairi discussed innovative solutions and adaptation strategies, provided valuable insights for sustainable development in one of the world’s most vulnerable coastal zones. An essential event for professionals in urban planning, environmental management, and policy-making aiming to balance economic growth with ecological resilience in the Gulf region.

Webinar Resources

Presentation slides

Learning Objectives

In the session, participants:

  • Learned about the sustainable technologies for coastal end estuarine restoration;
  • Understood the design and operation practice of coastal reservoirs and tidal lagoons;
  • Explored important factors on the environmental and ecological aspects of coastal impoundments.

Host

IWA

Panelists

  • Dr Yousef Alosairi - Research Scientist, Coastal and Marine Resources Program, Environment and Life Sciences Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research/ Board Member at Kuwait Ports Authority
  • Prof. Fang Yenn Teo - Professor of Water Engineering and Associate Dean at the University of Nottingham Malaysia
  • Prof. Muttucumaru Sivakumar - Associate Professor at University of Wollongong, Australia