Mr. Petros Varelidis, Secretary-General for Natural Environment and Water, Ministry of Environment and Energy,

Petros Varelidis, Secretary-General for Natural Environment and Water, Ministry of Environment and Energy, 10th Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention High-level segment special session: “Our waters, our future: Transboundary water cooperation to power climate resilience” Statement of Greece Mr Petros Varelidis, Secretary General for Natural Environment and Water Hellenic Ministry of Envir. [...] What actions are needed to ensure that climate change does not increase risks and tensions in shared basins? What can be done in this regard within the framework of the Water Convention and of global water processes, such as the 2026 United Nations Water Conference? 9. [...] What are your recommendations for mainstreaming water and transboundary cooperation into global climate processes such as under UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement in order to contribute to climate resilience? Colleagues, distinguished delegates, [In making this Statement, Greece aligns itself with the statement delivered by the distinguished representative of the European Union]. [...] Our Water River Management Plans have a strong climate dimension and are the main tool to promote sustainable water use, through of a variety of measures, such as optimization of irrigation, proper costing and pricing of water, and the resuse of treated wastewaters. [...] A successful example is our cooperation with Albania, North Macedonia and the EU for the implementation of the Agreement on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Prespa Park Area, aiming to boost sustainable local development, through a multi-stakeholder approach.