International Conference at Acıbadem University

Filippo Verre - 11 November 2024

Dr. Filippo Verre participated in a highly significant conference on Strategic Water Management in the Middle East, held at Acıbadem University in Istanbul on November 11, 2024. The event gathered experts, policymakers, and researchers to discuss pressing issues and opportunities in water management, with a particular emphasis on Turkey’s role in advancing and exporting hydro-technology to address water scarcity and sustainability challenges in the region.

Dr. Verre presented a compelling talk titled "Exporting Innovation: The Role of Turkish Wastewater Treatment Technology in Sustainable Water Management in the Middle East." His presentation explored Turkey's emerging leadership in hydro-technology innovation, focusing on wastewater treatment solutions tailored to the unique environmental and geopolitical challenges of the Middle East.

The presentation highlighted how advanced wastewater treatment technologies, developed and exported by Turkey, are enabling sustainable water reuse, improving agricultural productivity, and addressing critical water shortages in arid regions. Dr. Verre delved into specific case studies where Turkish wastewater solutions have been implemented successfully, showcasing their technical efficiency, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness. These examples demonstrated how such technologies contribute to regional stability by reducing dependency on finite freshwater resources and fostering cross-border collaboration.

Dr. Verre also emphasized the strategic significance of Turkey’s technological exports as a tool for water diplomacy. He discussed how the integration of these technologies into regional water-sharing agreements could serve as a catalyst for cooperation, particularly in politically sensitive areas where water scarcity exacerbates tensions. His presentation underscored the importance of aligning technological innovation with sustainable development goals to create long-term solutions for one of the region's most critical issues.

The conference offered a robust platform for dialogue, with participants engaging in discussions on the scalability of Turkish technologies and the role of public-private partnerships in driving innovation. Dr. Verre’s insights received widespread appreciation for addressing both the technical and diplomatic dimensions of water management, further contributing to the strategic discourse on sustainable development in the Middle East.

This participation highlighted Dr. Verre’s expertise in the intersection of hydro-technology, sustainability, and regional cooperation, reinforcing the importance of innovative approaches to solving global water challenges.

At this link it is possible to take a look at the slides presented during the conference: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iiHjWZ46pEBut0ZGVD5svyGZZyK6Eei3/view?usp=sharing