Cities are growing at a staggering rate, changing our world beyond recognition. For the first time in history, over 55 percent of the population lives in urban areas. By 2050, that number will rise to 68 percent. This rapid urban growth has given rise to sprawling megacities, many of which are in Asia.
As with other megacities, Shanghai's unprecedented growth has placed a strain on the infrastructure and environment. Its size, complexity, and accelerated demand for resources pose urgent challenges for the region.
The World Bank has been working with the city over the last thirty years on a variety of urban environment and development initiatives, from provision of safer drinking water to pollution reduction to the improved management of wastewater and solid waste. Today more than 2000 million cubic meters of wastewater are collected and treated for disposal, with an impressive wastewater treatment connection rate of over 90 percent.
The European Chamber is delighted to welcome The World Bank to share with participants their views on Shanghai's water problems and possible solutions.
Agenda
3:30-4:00 Registration and Networking
4:00-4:10 Opening words, by Mr. Andreas Eisfelder, Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group, Head of Strategy and Business Development, Energy Management Division, Siemens
4:10-4:40 Solving Shanghai’s most pressing water problems, by Mr. Barjor Mehta, Lead Urban Specialist, Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice, The World Bank, and Mr. Marcus Wishart, Lead Water Resource Specialist, The World Bank
4:40-5:10 Q&A – Panel Discussion
5:10-5:20 Closing words, by Mr. Andreas Eisfelder
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