Office of the Governor
The engagement of leaders from two countries on the front lines of climate change comes as the Netherlands prepares to co-host the UN 2023 Water Conference. That March 23-24 event will bring world leaders together at the United Nations in New York City to develop a unified action plan for what organizers call “a water secure world for all.
“From a water resources, flood, and climate perspective, this kind of engagement offers exciting opportunities to strengthen our long-standing collaboration with partners in the Netherlands over the challenges that both Louisiana residents and the Dutch face,” said The Water Institute of the Gulf President and CEO Justin Ehrenwerth, who hosted Sunday’s meeting with Van Wesenbeeck. “The partnerships that grow from these kinds of face-to-face meetings are invaluable as we continue to develop innovative solutions to our most pressing water challenges.”
As part of their best practices exchange, Gov. Edwards and members of the delegation updated their Dutch hosts on a number of groundbreaking projects underway in Louisiana. More here.