BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. The 20th World Water
Conference of the International Water Resources Association (IWRA)
will be held in Istanbul from October 4 to 8, 2027, Turkish Deputy
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ebubekir Gizligider during an
event titled "Investing in Regional Health Security through
Wastewater & Environmental Surveillance," held in Baku as part of
the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) Annual Meeting, Trend's correspondent
reports from the event.
"As the lead country of the 'Water for People and Ecosystems'
subgroup in preparation for the 11th World Water Forum, which will
be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027, Türkiye will continue to support
dialogue, partnership, and practical action on water, health, and
sustainable development," the deputy minister said.
Gizligider noted that climate change, population growth,
increased mobility, and increasing pressure on natural resources
create risks that spread across sectors and borders.
"These risks affect more than just human health. They also
impact animal health, water resources, food systems, and the
environment that supports them.
That's why health security issues can no longer be viewed solely
through the lens of the health system. They must be assessed in
close connection with water security, food systems, environmental
sustainability, climate change adaptation, and economic
resilience," he added.
