Kick-off meeting: Solutions and Opportunities in managing water Storage to reduce transboundary water-related disaster risks and to address multiple water demands (SOS)

Objectives

• Introduce the SOS project: Present the design of the SOS project, including the objective, scope, activities, expected outputs and outcomes, and work plan.  

• Understand regional and community priorities: Gain insights into the regional and community needs for managing and operating water storage systems. 

• Promote gender equality and inclusivity: Develop a comprehensive understanding of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion within water storage management practices. 

Mode of meeting

Onsite meeting at MJ The Majestic Hotel, Sakhon Nakhon Province, Thailand  

Participants

70-80 participants from key agencies and boundary partners from Thailand and Lao PDR, including: 

• Policymakers  

• Government officers (water, energy, agriculture sectors at provincial and national level) 

• Dam operators  

• Academic institutes/ Researchers 

• Local community representatives 

• Local CSO representatives  

• Disability and Women's Unions/ Associates  

• Media representatives