WASET - Advancing Science, Engineering and Technology for Humanity

Filippo Verre - 7/8 November 2024

Dr. Filippo Verre participated in the international conference organized by WASET (Advancing Science, Engineering and Technology for Humanity), held in Istanbul on November 7-8, 2024. The event served as a high-level platform for experts, researchers, and professionals from various scientific and technological fields, with a particular focus on innovative solutions to global challenges.

During the conference, Dr. Verre delivered a presentation titled "Hydro Solidarity and Turkey’s Role as a Waterpower in the Middle East: The Peace Water Pipeline Project". His talk focused on the concept of hydro solidarity, exploring how shared water resource management can become a strategic tool to foster cooperation in a geopolitically complex region like the Middle East.

The speech given by Dr. Verre was particularly appreciated; he was awarded the prize for best presentation of the conference.

Dr. Verre highlighted Turkey’s crucial role as a key player in regional water diplomacy, emphasizing the potential of the Peace Water Pipeline project. This ambitious infrastructural initiative aims to distribute water resources across national borders, addressing the pressing water needs of countries affected by scarcity and political tensions. In his presentation, Dr. Verre discussed how such initiatives can serve as catalysts for stability, economic development, and peace, leveraging a combination of technological innovation and cooperative governance.

The presentation generated significant interest and sparked a lively debate among participants. In particular, discussions focused on the potential benefits of the Peace Water Pipeline in reducing water inequalities, mitigating conflicts, and promoting sustainable resource management. Attendees highlighted the need for integrated policies and strong multilateral commitments to transform visionary projects like this into operational realities.

Dr. Verre’s participation underscored the importance of interdisciplinary research and international cooperation in addressing water-related challenges, reinforcing the value of conferences like WASET’s in fostering scientific dialogue and sharing innovative solutions.

At this link it is possible to take a look at the slides presented during the conference: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kG6RIN6twLDdRR-12eEcbaNyaY03U6ul/view?usp=sharing